Austria, Republic. A United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (Undof), 4Th Company, Austrian Battalion Badge 1978 Auction Archive 1936-1943 Issue

1936-1943 Issue

the inside back cover with a quote from the "Book of Wisdom

the flaps held up with silvered metal hooks fed through black threaded loops

1914/8 clasp on its original ribbon

obverse centre presenting a gilded monogram over a blue-enamelled background with clear radial under etchings

Austria, Republic. A United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (Undof), 4Th Company, Austrian Battalion Badge 1978 Auction Archive 1936-1943 IssueIn silvered metal with red, white and blue enamels, maker marked "R. SOUVAL WIEN 7" on the reverse, obverse illustrating a left facing skull above mountains, inscribed "4. Coy" above the United Nations insignia and "78" to the left of the skull, a snake's head to the right of the skull, inscribed "UNDOF AUSBATT" above the Austrian Armed Forces insignia at the base of the shield, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels,