Austria, Imperial. Two Patriotic Badges 1914-15-16 Auction but upon further research

but upon further research

when he was discharged

that he was not married and that his trade was that of Sign Painter

The scabbard fittings exhibit light marks

silvered and black lacquered

Austria, Imperial. Two Patriotic Badges 1914-15-16 Auction but upon further researchDescription: Badge (two piece construction, bronze gilt with red and green enamels, illustrating a red cross on an evergreen branch, inscribed "1914 15 16" on the reverse, 40 mm x 48. 5 mm, horizontal pinback); and Shield and Crossed Swords Stickpin (two piece construction, die stamped bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, illustrating an Austrian shield on an evergreen branch backed by crossed swords, 18 mm x 20. 5 mm, on a 35. 5 mm pin).