Austria, Empire. A First War Austro-Hungarian Army Enlisted Ranks Belt Buckle Auction Archive Cross Third Class in Gold

Cross Third Class in Gold and enamels

as well as central Order’s Japanese characters

At the time of his enlistment

Loerzer was ready for front service again and took command of Fighter Wing 26

four of which are stabbing at the map with swords

Austria, Empire. A First War Austro-Hungarian Army Enlisted Ranks Belt Buckle Auction Archive Cross Third Class in GoldIn patinated brass, unmarked, the obverse illustrating the Austrian two headed eagle bearing the House of Habsburg shield on its chest, surmounted by the royal crown, its talons holding a sword at the left and an orb at the right, the reverse with a u shaped tab loop and roll bar with dual prongs intact, measuring 68 mm (w) x 51. 7 mm (h), glue residue evident on the reverse, very light contact and surface wear, better than very fine.