Early WWI Austrian 11th Armee Cap Badge in Gilt Brass 1914-1915

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  • Early WWI Austrian 11th Armee Cap Badge in Gilt Brass 1914-1915
  • Early WWI Austrian 11th Armee Cap Badge in Gilt Brass 1914-1915
  • Early WWI Austrian 11th Armee Cap Badge in Gilt Brass 1914-1915
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is an early World War I Austrian 11th Army (11 Armee) cap badge. The badge reads "Joined Together in Strength" (Mit Vereinter Kraft!), referring to German and Austrian forces. Across the top of badge are the words 1914 WELTKRIEG (World War) 1915, and at the center in relief are Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria and Hungary and Wilhelm II, German Emperor.

VINTAGE:

World War I. 1914 - 1915.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-3/8" in height x 1" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gilt Brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical pin with C catch.

MARKINGS:

BILDHAUER GURSCHNER WIEN VII/2

ITEM NOTES:

This is from an Austrian militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAEM23 LHEX06/05/23 SGEX09/24

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): The badge shows minor wear with handsome patina.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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