Austria, Second Republic. An Army Observer Pilot Veteran’s Commemorative Badge, By F. Peltz Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Accompanied by the Memorial Plaque

Accompanied by the Memorial Plaque (RICHARD H

the center of the crescent with a five-pointed star backed by crossed scimitars or temgha swords (sometimes referred to as swords of war)

Notable Society members include Major Generals Sumner and Chaffe

consisting of a stylized silver aluminum wire acorn suspended from a strap of identical construction

The military sword is described in detail from the time of the formation of the first professional armies in Europe

Austria, Second Republic. An Army Observer Pilot Veteran’s Commemorative Badge, By F. Peltz Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Accompanied by the Memorial Plaque(Heeres Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a green enameled oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by a white enameled shield bearing a gilt insignia, overlaid by a central Austrian national eagle in mid flight, the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse eagle in place, with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked F.