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

1913 and was placed on active service on August 6

with silver hallmarks

Commander's Cross with Swords on War Ribbon (silver gilt with red

measuring 51

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