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Title KuK Landwehr officer's hat badge
Nationality Austrian
Period c 1914-15
Price £70.00

This magnificent badge is struck in gilding metal, which has then been electro-plated and enamelled. It shows the imperial double eagle with the Austrian coat of arms in the centre and the logo 'Algem. K.K. Landwehr-Abzeichen'. The Landwehr were the reserve units of the old Austrian infantry, based locally in the garrison towns.

There is no maker's mark and it measures 3.5cm across. This is one of the nicest examples of a KuK officer's badge that I have had through my hands for many years. It is in superb condition, with no enamel damage other than minor surface scuffing to the arms in the centre of the piece. It has obviously been treasured by many generations!

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


[Militaria : Badges : Austrian : 20th Century]

testimonials

Hi, sword arrived, terrific, love it! Onto the next!

B N, USA, 13.07.2019

Just to let you know that i have received the Sabre today and it looks great and nothing was damaged in transit. It has been a pleasure doing business with you and the descriptions on your web site perfectly match the condition of the item and i look forward to doing business with you in the future.

D E, UK, 20.01.2017

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