Army (Heer) Cap Eagle (aluminum
the Carl Zeiss optics firm of Jena developed specific protective flight goggles that became the standard pattern for other manufacturers
however at the beginning of 1942 Waffen SS style uniforms were introduced
and numbered “5045” on the reverse
where it was noted that "This officer's devotion to duty and efficiency with which he has cheerfully carried out all tasks assigned to him has been outstanding
Austria, I Republic. A Gendarmerie Radio Operator’s Badge, By L. Klein, C.1923 Auction Army (Heer) Cap Eagle (aluminum(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