Austria, Imperial. Two First War Patriotic Badges consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac bearing a machine-embroidered silver aluminum

bearing a machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire insignia in the form of three oak leaves and acorns with a Wolfsangel

measuring 51

1913 and was placed on active service on August 6

also with light signs of aging

each constructed of crimson wool with buckram cores

Austria, Imperial. Two First War Patriotic Badges consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac bearing a machine-embroidered silver aluminumIn 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