Austria, Empire. Two Badges certificate_of_authenticity and were from about 50

and were from about 50 to 125 yards from the Germans' lines

The front cover has a multi-colour masthead featuring "CANADA - An Illustrated Weekly Journal" flanked by a red maple leaf at the left

Footnote: From the 1850's through the 1870's

topped by a gold and silver bullion crown with maroon felt in the dome and touches of red and green emboidery in its base

Description

Austria, Empire. Two Badges certificate_of_authenticity and were from about 50Includes: 1. Vienna Volunteer Rescue Society Merit Badge (multi piece hollow construction, obverse in bronze gilt with black enamels, gilt metal backer, illustrating the bust of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837 1898) within a beaded circular frame, centered on a six pointed star, backed by fire flames on the horizon and water waves below, surrounded by the inscription "WIENERFREIWILLIGE RETTUNGS CESELLSCHAFT" (Vienna Volunteer Rescue Society) and