Austria, First Republic. An Honour Decoration For Art & Science, C.1935 Buy Now crisscross patterned leather piece applied

crisscross patterned leather piece applied to the reverse (presumed to keep the wing from sliding on the uniform)

2 mm (w) x 48 mm (h)

The regiment went through several changes of designation throughout its history

Pair of collar badges

Austria, First Republic. An Honour Decoration For Art & Science, C.1935 Buy Now crisscross patterned leather piece applied(Ehrenzeichen fr Kunst und Wissenschaft). Instituted 1934. An oval silver gilt medal; the obverse depicting a double headed eagle with the crest of Austria on its chest, the reverse inscribed LITTERIS ET ARTIBUS (Latin Letters and Arts); on a period original neck ribbon for suspension; measuring 39. 63 mm (w) x 62. 63 mm (h), hallmarked on integral suspension with Austrian silver hallmark as well as partial maker mark; weighing 37. 7 grams; in overall