Austrian, Republic. A Kraftfahrtruppe Horse Team Proficiency Badge by Bruder Schneider Wien Hold the reverse inscribed with “Kriegsverdienstkreuz

the reverse inscribed with “Kriegsverdienstkreuz II Klasse mit Schwerter Original” (“Original War Merit Cross II Class with Swords”) along with the logo of manufacturer Wilhelm Deumer

dark green and white enamels

A functional spring catch situated within the throat firmly holds the bayonet in place during storage

sitting on the Board of the Swedish Sports Confederation from 1956 to 1973 and on the Friluftsfrämjandets Board from 1942 to 1964

A Deutsches Jungvolk (DJ) personnel belt buckle

Austrian, Republic. A Kraftfahrtruppe Horse Team Proficiency Badge by Bruder Schneider Wien Hold the reverse inscribed with “KriegsverdienstkreuzA circular bronze badge , measuring approximately 45. 9 mm in diameter and weighing 40. 5 grams, the obverse depicting two bridled draught horses facing right within a raised border of oak leaves on a pebbled background, the reverse fitted with a broad folded mounting clip for attachment to harness or tack, makers marked "B S W" for Brder Schneider Wien, in very fine condition.