France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer United Republic of late-war Heer EM/NCO’s service tunic

late-war Heer EM/NCO’s service tunic

Army Exemplary Radio-Signaller Badge (Vzorný Spojar): in bronze gilt with red

who was born on 23 January 1884 in Fledkirch (Vorarlberg)

On the edge of the cap is a tan-coloured faux leather sweatband that is perforated towards the front

France, Republic. Two Orders of the Black Star, Knight and Officer United Republic of late-war Heer EM/NCO’s service tunicInstituted May 10, 1896. An Officers Badge in silver gilt and enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, measures 37 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), partial Bertrand maker mark on ring, worn on original ribbon with large rosette, light enamels wear and chips to reverse center black star, near very fine. A Knights Badge, in silvered bronze, reverse is plain, surmounted by a green enamelled wreath, measures 38 mm (w) x 60 mm (h),