Austria, Imperial. A First War Patriotic Badge Hold Various later decrees modified (expanded)

Various later decrees modified (expanded) the award criteria to include those who died of wounds

and Italy Star (in bronze

Dated to November 8

the obverse bearing a typewritten name of “OTTO MATHEWS”

Footnote: The MVSN (Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale = Volunteer Army for National Security) was the Fascist Militia formed soon after Mussolini's rise to power in 1923 (somewhat equivilant to the NSDAP SturmAbeitelung in Germany)

Austria, Imperial. A First War Patriotic Badge Hold Various later decrees modified (expanded)In silvered metal, a round disc with a detailed pattern, the obverse medallion is gilded, presenting a black enamelled eagle with Austrian coat of arms on the chest, the reverse presents a single horizontal pin, measures 40. 7mm (w) x 40. 8mm (h), weighs 11. 2 grams, enamels intact, light wear around the exterior, in very fine condition.