Austria, I Republic. A Gendarmerie Radio Operator’s Badge, By L. Klein, C.1923 Auction MVO - In silver gilt

MVO - In silver gilt and enamels

where it was noted that "This officer's devotion to duty and efficiency with which he has cheerfully carried out all tasks assigned to him has been outstanding

however at the beginning of 1942 Waffen SS style uniforms were introduced

this badge is published in newly printed book on the subject

Austria, I Republic. A Gendarmerie Radio Operator’s Badge, By L. Klein, C.1923 Auction MVO - In silver gilt(Gendarmerie Funker Abzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse with a central Austrian style national eagle bearing a shield with national colours, inside a red and black enameled diamond, topped by white and gilt enameled inscription GENDARMERIE FUNKER (GENDARMERIE RADIO OPERATOR), with green enameled oak leaf branches at the bottom, the reverse with dual attachment clips, maker marked L. Klein, Wien, measuring