Army (Heer) Cap Eagle (aluminum
however at the beginning of 1942 Waffen SS style uniforms were introduced
sewn back-to-back with a another piece of black cotton
this badge is published in newly printed book on the subject
MVO - In silver gilt and enamels
Austria, I Republic. A Gendarmerie Radio Operator’s Badge, By L. Klein, C.1923 Auction Army (Heer) Cap Eagle (aluminum(Gendarmerie Funker Abzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse with a central Austrian style national eagle bearing a shield with national colours, inside a red and black enameled diamond, topped by white and gilt enameled inscription GENDARMERIE FUNKER (GENDARMERIE RADIO OPERATOR), with green enameled oak leaf branches at the bottom, the reverse with dual attachment clips, maker marked L. Klein, Wien, measuring