Austria, First Republic. A Fatherland Front Honour Eagle, C.1934 GTRexclude WWI 44th Infantry Battalion Cap

WWI 44th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF -  Pickled brass

Naming is officially engraved in block capitals

a textbook A-Type produced during Third Reich and known amongst collectors as “micro 800” version

Built on the site of the present Orpington hospital

not maker marked but likely maker is Deumer

Austria, First Republic. A Fatherland Front Honour Eagle, C.1934 GTRexclude WWI 44th Infantry Battalion CapAn example of a Vaterlndische Front Adler Ehrenzeichen: constructed of cast silvered bronze in the shape of an eagle; the obverse with a steel helmet and crossed swords on the chest of the eagle; the reverse dated 1934 and II; on a loop for suspension from its ribbon featuring a clasp that depicts a steel helmet and crossed swords; measuring 31. 18 mm (w) x 50. 06 mm (h); weighing 29. 5 grams with its ribbon; with slight wear of the silver finish, in