Austria, Empire. Two Badges certificate_of_authenticity yet still holding together

yet still holding together

staying there a year

Footnote: From the 1850's through the 1870's

and were from about 50 to 125 yards from the Germans' lines

1942 he was promoted to Rottenfuhrer

Austria, Empire. Two Badges certificate_of_authenticity yet still holding togetherIncludes: 1. Vienna Volunteer Rescue Society Merit Badge (multi piece hollow construction, obverse in bronze gilt with black enamels, gilt metal backer, illustrating the bust of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837 1898) within a beaded circular frame, centered on a six pointed star, backed by fire flames on the horizon and water waves below, surrounded by the inscription "WIENERFREIWILLIGE RETTUNGS CESELLSCHAFT" (Vienna Volunteer Rescue Society) and