A First War Austrian "Gold For Iron" Donation Badge 1914-1915 Auction Archive left side: Infantry

left side: Infantry

and it is not known if these Crosses were ever issued

his War Service Badge Certificate (moisture-resistant linen paper stock

the cross features a fire gilded stamped circular wreath impressed with oak leaves

an honour that made he and his wife

A First War Austrian "Gold For Iron" Donation Badge 1914-1915 Auction Archive left side: InfantryThree piece construction, silver iron cross centred upon a bronze gilt with white enamelled insignia bearing a crowned two headed eagle, on a silver gilt base inscribed "Gold gab ich fr Eisen 1914 1915", 36. 8 mm x 49. 2 mm, maker marked "W & A" (Winter & Adler) on the button hole attachment, intact enamels, extremely fine.