Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Unusual Overseas Cap Trench Art Coin Pouch, c. 1917 Newly Listed This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 241 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

the opposite end perforated with eight eyelets for an adjustable fit

(Frontflugspange für Transport- und Luftlandflieger in Silber)

although he was unable to get back to a dressing station for 36 hours he maintained very commendable courage and cheerfulness

the reverse inscribed “FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DIE REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH” (German - For Merit for the Republic of Austria)

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Unusual Overseas Cap Trench Art Coin Pouch, c. 1917 Newly Listed This particular buckle is illustrated(Grabenkunst Beutel). A superb and unusual trench art pouch, constructed of olive drab velvet and consisting of an Austro Hungarian overseas cap executed in fine detail and complete with stylized side panels stitched into position along the upper edge. Stitched onto the peak is a wire cockade featuring a gilded centrepiece in the form of the monogram of Emperor Karl, measuring 26 mm in diameter. Dual silver aluminum wire buttons are stitched onto the