Late 1940s Austrian National Police Enamel Hat Badge by F. Petzl
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Late 1940s Austrian National Police Enamel Hat Badge by F. Petzl

Code: oma30001aeb
$55.00


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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.