Austria, Imperial. A First War Patriotic Eagle Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac A grouping of postcards

A grouping of postcards

37 mm x 61

the reverse of the cross with the institution date of "1849" in gilded bronze on a white enameled background

Measuring 137x88mm

original ribbon suspended from a hanger with pinback inscribed "IOF"

Austria, Imperial. A First War Patriotic Eagle Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac A grouping of postcardsIn gilded metal and bronze gilt, an ovular badge with a central superimposed black enamelled eagle with Austrian coat of arms on its chest, surrounded by a black enamel ring with floral and starbursts patterns, the reverse presents a single horizontal pin, measures 64. 7mm (w) x 38. 3mm (h), weighs 13. 3 grams, unofficially marked 180 on reverse, enamels intact, in very fine condition.