Austria, Imperial. Two First War Patriotic Badges Newly Listed as hostilities had ceased

as hostilities had ceased

stating that he had no previous military service (another discrepancy)

the obverse depicting an outline of the Hamburg castle

The Master specially recommends David McShannon

with an engraved letter “B”

Austria, Imperial. Two First War Patriotic Badges Newly Listed as hostilities had ceasedIn bronze gilt, a crescent moon shaped badge with rich detailing, three central shields superimposed on the obverse bearing emblems of Austria, the reverse with a horizontal pin, an unofficial mark, measures 41. 2mm (w) x 33. 1mm (h), weighs 9. 2 grams, enamels intact, in very fine condition. In silvered war material and multicoloured enamels, presenting a central large double headed eagle surrounded by a blue enamel ring, horizontal pin on the