Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, Knight with War Decoration, c.1917 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the arms of the Protectorate

the arms of the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia and that of Slovakia behind him and inscribed "20 LET RCS / 1918-1938" below

a crossed sword and rifle sits below

The defensive battle near Kiestinki continued between late April and late May of 1942

multi-ring bound with cover

the back cover reversed

Austria, Imperial. An Order of the Iron Crown, Knight with War Decoration, c.1917 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic the arms of the ProtectorateInstituted February 12 1816. Type III (1860 1918). Military Division. In bronze gilt, a double headed eagle perched on an iron crown with enamel details, a green enamel wreath along the bottom half, measures 29. 65 mm (w) x 56. 75 mm (h), weighs 22. 3 grams (including ribbon), obverse medallion has been reattached, light enamel wear, replacement ribbon, light wear, remains in very fine condition.