and two black painted adjustment buckles
all which are met on the opposing side by reinforced button holes
Orders and Intercommunications
This is a very well preserved example of a converted army-use helmet
Original paper packet of issue with “Eisernes Kreuz 2
Austria, Imperial. A First War Austro-Hungarian Central Powers Badge Newly Listed and two black painted adjustment(Dreibund Abzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, the obverse with flags of Austria Hungary, Germany, and the Ottoman Empire, flanked by Austrian and German imperial eagles and topped by an inscription of GOTT STRAFE ENGLAND (GOD PUNISH ENGLAND), unmarked, measuring 28 mm (w) x 23. 5 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.