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ARTIFACT:
This is a post-1945, late 1940's enamel hat badge for the Austrian National Police. The maroon and white enameled badge features Austria's Coat of Arms, an eagle wearing a Mural Crown, holding a hammer in one talon, a sickle in the other and a broken chain between them, signifying Austria's freedom from German control after the end of WWII. The shield shaped badge features the maker mark on the reverse which reads: F. PETZL WIEN 15
VINTAGE:
Circa late 1940's.
SIZE:
Approximately 1-1/4" in height x 1" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Enameled brass, two-piece riveted construction.
ATTACHMENT:
Two prongs.
MARKINGS:
F. PETZL WIEN 15
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a collection of unidentified items which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Item will not be sold until identified. VAJX15 LX5/15 SLEEX03/22/23
CONDITION:
8+ (Excellent): Badge shows very light wear, all the gilt and enamel details remain intact.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
