Austro-Hungarian. A First War Kuk Infantry Regiment Badge GTRexclude OLANDER" on the reverse

OLANDER" on the reverse

the reverse presents a cardboard backerand the attachment prongs of the obverse insignia

Many early recruits had originally gone to Europe to fight for Finland against the Soviets in the Winter War

the reverse centre presents the Roman numerals XXI (21)

minor contact mark on the lion on the obverse centrepiece

Austro-Hungarian. A First War Kuk Infantry Regiment Badge GTRexclude OLANDER" on the reverseA bronze gilt badge featuring a large oak leaf bearing the Austro Hungarian Coat of Arms superimposed in the center, with a blue enamelled banner below inscribed K. u. K INF. RGT. ES. POKORNY NS IM WELTKRIEG, the reverse features a vertical pin, measures 37. 7mm (w) x 51. 6mm (h), weighs 14. 0 grams, enamel damage to the obverse banner, pin catch bent, writing on reverse states 2 8, in better than fine condition