Austria, Imperial. Two First War Patriotic Badges consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac each constructed of crimson wool

each constructed of crimson wool with buckram cores

Measuring 290 mm in overall length

measuring 51

1913 and was placed on active service on August 6

Austria, Imperial. Two First War Patriotic Badges consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac each constructed of crimson woolIn 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