A 1914 Austrian “Patriotic Cross” Donation Badge By H.e, Peuckner Newly Listed enamel chipping evident on the

enamel chipping evident on the wreath on both sides and on the reverse lower arm on the DSO

along with extensive wear present on the leather flaps and drawstrings from active use

he was discharged on October 5th

Footnote: Johann Turbanisch was born on December 25th

Kriegsmarine Breast Eagle - Early fine quality in gilded brass

A 1914 Austrian “Patriotic Cross” Donation Badge By H.e, Peuckner Newly Listed enamel chipping evident on theGilded brass with red and black enamels; pin on reverse; maker marked H. E Peuckner, Knigl Hoflt., Dresden and Ges Gesch; measuring 22 mm x 20mm; near very fine condition. Footnote: These pins were sold to the Austrian public during the First War. The donations raised went towards Kriegsweisenheimen (war orphanages).