Austrian, Republic. A Kraftfahrtruppe Horse Team Proficiency Badge by Bruder Schneider Wien Hold in Gold with fine red

in Gold with fine red enameling

the reverse inscribed with “Kriegsverdienstkreuz II Klasse mit Schwerter Original” (“Original War Merit Cross II Class with Swords”) along with the logo of manufacturer Wilhelm Deumer

Private Hancock served with the 6th Battalion

A functional spring catch situated within the throat firmly holds the bayonet in place during storage

Footnote: Medal of Sino-Soviet Friendship was established in 1950 by the Central People's Government

Austrian, Republic. A Kraftfahrtruppe Horse Team Proficiency Badge by Bruder Schneider Wien Hold in Gold with fine redA circular bronze badge , measuring approximately 45. 9 mm in diameter and weighing 40. 5 grams, the obverse depicting two bridled draught horses facing right within a raised border of oak leaves on a pebbled background, the reverse fitted with a broad folded mounting clip for attachment to harness or tack, makers marked "B S W" for Brder Schneider Wien, in very fine condition.