Austria, I Republic. A Gendarmerie Radio Operator’s Badge, By L. Klein, C.1923 Auction this badge is published in

this badge is published in newly printed book on the subject

and numbered “5045” on the reverse

MVO - In silver gilt and enamels

ranging from near fine to better than very fine

The reverse bears a 1933-1935 version Kriegsflagge depicting a central black Iron Cross overlaying an Imperial-style red

Austria, I Republic. A Gendarmerie Radio Operator’s Badge, By L. Klein, C.1923 Auction this badge is published in(Gendarmerie Funker Abzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse with a central Austrian style national eagle bearing a shield with national colours, inside a red and black enameled diamond, topped by white and gilt enameled inscription GENDARMERIE FUNKER (GENDARMERIE RADIO OPERATOR), with green enameled oak leaf branches at the bottom, the reverse with dual attachment clips, maker marked L. Klein, Wien, measuring