Austria, Imperial. Two First War Patriotic Badges Auction Footnote: The original Order of

Footnote: The original Order of the Honey Bee was established by Anne Louise Bénédicte de Bourbon

declaring that Peter Blazic had been promoted to the rank of "Generalmajors" (Major General) in the Austrian Army

around a central winged and upward-pointing arrow

the chain measuring 65 mm in length

1918 and describes an encounter he has over Compiegne

Austria, Imperial. Two First War Patriotic Badges Auction Footnote: The original Order ofIn bronze gilt, a crescent moon shaped badge with rich detailing, three central shields superimposed on the obverse bearing emblems of Austria, the reverse with a horizontal pin, an unofficial mark, measures 41. 2mm (w) x 33. 1mm (h), weighs 9. 2 grams, enamels intact, in very fine condition. In silvered war material and multicoloured enamels, presenting a central large double headed eagle surrounded by a blue enamel ring, horizontal pin on the