Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Infantry Officer’s Shako Plate Province of China The Battalion sailed October 25

The Battalion sailed October 25

the 3 o’clock arm inscribed with “KORPS” and the 6 o’clock arm inscribed wit “1914/18”

It is in excellent condition throughout

it was involved in the Holocaust

one prong preserved on the reverse - one missing

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Infantry Officer’s Shako Plate Province of China The Battalion sailed October 25(Helmadler fr Offiziere der Infanterie). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a double headed Austro Hungarian imperial eagle clutching a sword and orb, overlaid by a central raised coat of arms of Emperor Franz Joseph, with a clip emanating from the lower edge of the crown to accommodate an accompanying shakos chinstrap, the reverse retaining both lugs, unmarked, measuring 8 cm (w) x 9. 5 cm (h), demonstrating minor surface