A First War Austrian "Gold For Iron" Donation Badge 1914-1915 Auction This insignia was worn by

This insignia was worn by the members of the Reichs Luftschutz Bund  (National Air Raid Protection League) on upper left sleeve on some uniforms

interior lined with off-white velvet

allowing him to wear the small star emblem on the ribbon of his campaign medal

with Paymaster and Quartermaster's Office stamps

78 (1945) while serving with the 9th Infantry Division

A First War Austrian "Gold For Iron" Donation Badge 1914-1915 Auction This insignia was worn byThree piece construction, silver iron cross centred upon a bronze gilt with white enamelled insignia bearing a crowned two headed eagle, on a silver gilt base inscribed "Gold gab ich fr Eisen 1914 1915", 36. 8 mm x 49. 2 mm, maker marked "W & A" (Winter & Adler) on the button hole attachment, intact enamels, extremely fine.