Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Leopold, Commander Cross With War Decoration, C.1980 Archive In its original paper packet

In its original paper packet of issue

He would be given his own command towards the end of the war

Footnote: These badges were apparently worn in small amounts (when they could afford the production)

January 1935

Austria, Imperial. An Order Of Leopold, Commander Cross With War Decoration, C.1980 Archive In its original paper packetInstituted January 8, 1808. Of modern Rothe manufacture, a commanders cross in bronze gilt, featuring a red and white enamelled cross pattee, the obverse medallion featuring the cypher of FIA surrounded by a white ring inscribed INTEGRITATI ET MERITO, the reverse medallion features a white enamelled field with the inscription OPES REGUM CORA SUBDITO RUM, surrounded by a gilt wreath, the badge is suspended from a large crown with a green enamelled