Austria, Empire. A Case For The Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross With Swords, 1917 Archive A 1938 HJ Reichskampf Hamburg

A 1938 HJ Reichskampf Hamburg Badge - Two-piece construction

In the past collectors have documented that this decal configuration can be attributed to Dutch or Belgian volunteers serving in the SS with a “first pattern” C

Footnote: The iron cores of many 1813 crosses were obtained from Wells

(Balkonreden Abzeichen)

to form a battery for overseas participation

Austria, Empire. A Case For The Order Of Franz Joseph, Knight's Cross With Swords, 1917 Archive A 1938 HJ Reichskampf HamburgHardshelled, thatch textured maroon paper exterior on five sides, inscribed "F. J. O." (Franz Joseph Orden) in gold coloured ink on the lid, Royal coat of arms in gold coloured ink on the inside lid, white felt recessed medal bed, push latch closure, stamped "Schwerter" beside "191" in faded blue ink and maker marked "ETUIE UND KASSETTENFABRIK IG. BERGMANN WIEN VII" on the bottom, measuring 57 mm (w) x 107 mm (h) x 19 mm (h), spotting and wear evident