Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Infantry Officer’s Shako Plate visually-hidden dated 1934

dated 1934

consisting of an Iron Cross with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame

it was conferred upon those who had assisted during emergencies

the reverse of the lantern features an attachment button for mounting to the bulkhead of the vessel

An Egypt Medal 1882-89 to H

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Infantry Officer’s Shako Plate visually-hidden dated 1934(Helmadler fr Offiziere der Infanterie). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a double headed Austro Hungarian imperial eagle clutching a sword and orb, overlaid by a central raised coat of arms of Emperor Franz Joseph, with a clip emanating from the lower edge of the crown to accommodate an accompanying shakos chinstrap, the reverse retaining both lugs, unmarked, measuring 8 cm (w) x 9. 5 cm (h), demonstrating minor surface