Austria, Empire. A Lot of Six First War Era Badges, c.1915 Auction signed by Generalleutnant in ink

signed by Generalleutnant in ink

(Bayerisch-Königlicher Verdienstorden vom heiligen Michael

measuring 235 mm (w) x 318 mm (h)

and marked “Gesetzlich Geschützt”

stating that he had four years' previous service with the Royal Garrison Artillery in England and three years' with No

Austria, Empire. A Lot of Six First War Era Badges, c.1915 Auction signed by Generalleutnant in inkIncludes: 1. Miniature Military Merit Cross: three piece construction, in silver with red and white enamels, measuring 16 mm (w) x 18. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring. 2. "Gott Strafe England" (God Punish England) Lapel Badge: in bronze gilt with red, white, green, yellow and black enamels, marked "Ges. Geschtzt" (Gesetzlich Geschtzt = Protected by Law) on the reverse, measuring 27. 8 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 3. Dual Monarchies