A Miniature Austrian Order Of Franz Joseph Cross In18K Gold certificate_of_authenticity as Feldwebel of Kampfgeschwader (Squadron)

as Feldwebel of Kampfgeschwader (Squadron) 77

shield was worn by volunteers from the 21st Waffen-SS Div

that had developed into bronchial pneumonia

so some form of bowl or pierce sheet guard were instituted and became the common choices

A Men's Order of Canada & Order of Military Merit Miniature Group  - This is an issued miniature group with high quality and period miniatures including The Order of Canada

A Miniature Austrian Order Of Franz Joseph Cross In18K Gold certificate_of_authenticity as Feldwebel of Kampfgeschwader (Squadron)A Miniature Austrian Order of Franz Joseph Cross in 18k Gold and enamels, 13 mm x 25 mm, unmarked, excellent quality, attached as originally worn to a chain (kette), in18k Gold and enamels, hallmarked "A. K." (A. Kochert) on clasp, along with 18Kt. Austrian Imperial Gold hallmark, circa 1900. Overall an exquisite item and extremely fine.