Austro-Hungarian. A First War Kuk Infantry Regiment Badge GTRexclude near the base sewage works

near the base sewage works

minor contact mark on the lion on the obverse centrepiece

" hallmarked with the British lion

Many early recruits had originally gone to Europe to fight for Finland against the Soviets in the Winter War

measuring 44 mm x 30 mm

Austro-Hungarian. A First War Kuk Infantry Regiment Badge GTRexclude near the base sewage worksA bronze gilt badge featuring a large oak leaf bearing the Austro Hungarian Coat of Arms superimposed in the center, with a blue enamelled banner below inscribed K. u. K INF. RGT. ES. POKORNY NS IM WELTKRIEG, the reverse features a vertical pin, measures 37. 7mm (w) x 51. 6mm (h), weighs 14. 0 grams, enamel damage to the obverse banner, pin catch bent, writing on reverse states 2 8, in better than fine condition