Austria. A 1933 250-Years Of Schönbrunn & Austrian Home Protection Badge United Republic of The fittings in the handle

The fittings in the handle and crossguard are nickel plated

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Lambton County

Accompanied by a newspaper article from the Halifax Chronicle-Herald showing sailors preparing to leave for service during the Korean War and a smaller article announcing Leading Seaman Child

exhibiting wear from storage

November 1942 Pattern: Of the highest quality in fire gilt stamped aluminum

Austria. A 1933 250-Years Of Schönbrunn & Austrian Home Protection Badge United Republic of The fittings in the handle(250 Jahre Wien sterreichisches Heimatschutz Treffen Schnbrunn badge). Constructed of grey painted bronze; horizontal pinback; measuring 41 mm (w) x 58 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.