Austria, Imperial. A Memorial Cross For Kaiser And King Franz Joseph, 2Nd Class, C.1916 GTRexclude the fullsize medals are un-mounted

the fullsize medals are un-mounted

The black Panzer beret proved impractical as wear of headphones was restricted and it was also considered unattractive

by the drifters

he was transferred to the 74th Infantry Battalion on June 9

Austria, Imperial. A Memorial Cross For Kaiser And King Franz Joseph, 2Nd Class, C.1916 GTRexclude the fullsize medals are un-mountedAn example of an Imperial Austrian Memorial Cross for Kaiser Franz Joseph I Second Class Erinnerungskreuz an Kaiser und Knig Franz Joseph I Zweite Klasse; constructed of silver and silvered bronze; the obverse consisting of a cross pattee, with sun rays emanating from the centre of the cross and laurel leaves bordering the arms of the cross; the obverse with a central silvered bronze medallion depicting the rightward facing bust of Franz Joseph,