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Title KuK enamel 'tinnie' for Sanatorium Grimmenstein
Nationality Austrian
Period c 1917
Price £60.00

This enamelled officer's badge would have been worn by personnel serving at the Grimmenstein Sanatorium in 1917. It is a magnificent example of what perhaps is the earliest display of Art Deco motif, predating the widespread use of this sort of imagery by some years.

It measures 3.3cm long and would appear to be constructed of gilding metal, silvered, with a black enamel design. It is marked on the reverse 'Reinermer & Spiegel Wien 7/2'.Grimmenstein is in the district of Neuenkirchen, Lower Austria, near Hungary.

Most of the silver finish on the front has worn down to the original base metal, hence the slightly pinky-goldy colour. The back has most of its original silver finish intact.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Militaria : Badges : Austrian : 20th Century]

testimonials

My order arrived this morning, thanks for the prompt delivery.

Two excellent original pieces, I must say.

Buckle is in minty condition retaining so much detail esp plummage on eagle's neck and chest, like to see those 'creases' on the legs also... a beautiful example of an early O&C buckle.

Belt is very interesting, rather thin, CROUPON stamped and also behind the tongue...maybe Allegmeine but no SS markings as you state. Beautiful piece none the less.

Thanks for a speedy transaction Chris, I am very happy with my purchase :)

B M, United Kingdom, 26.10.2018

Cane arrived this morning, well packaged, and I am delighted with it.

P L, Northern Ireland, 22.02.2011

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