Austria, Empire. A Marksmanship Performance Badge Of The Kuk Artillery For First Gunners GTRexclude some light soiling

some light soiling

on loop for suspension - marked “MEH” (an unknown maker)

(Dannebrogordenen Ridderkorset)

Following Germany’s defeat

the second one by SS-Sturmbannführer Karl Bühnemann

Austria, Empire. A Marksmanship Performance Badge Of The Kuk Artillery For First Gunners GTRexclude some light soilingIn bronzed tombac, illustrating crossed cannons backed by a target and surmounted by the Austrian crown, all within an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, measuring 45. 7 mm in diameter, intact clip, scattered bronzing wear on the obverse, surface rust on the reverse, very fine. Footnote: This was instituted in 1888 by Kaiser Franz Joseph, while in 1913 a similar badge, with the Hungarian crown, was adopted for the Hungarian Artillery.