Austria, Empire. An Army Cross (Canon Cross) 1813-1814 United Republic of a faceplate for Luftwaffe EM/NCO’s

a faceplate for Luftwaffe EM/NCO’s belt buckle

but has two slight bends

the throat of which retains a functional spring mechanism

with a green cotton blend-lined tongue attached to the underside of the board

which rests upon the protruding visor

Austria, Empire. An Army Cross (Canon Cross) 1813-1814 United Republic of a faceplate for Luftwaffe EM/NCO’s(Kanonen Kreuz). Instituted in 1814. In bronze with a green varnish finish, measuring 27. 5 mm (w) x 30. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, with loop, traces of the green varnish finish remains, residue evident in the areas around the text on the reverse, light contact, on incorrect replacement ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Army Cross was authorized by Emperor Francis in 1814, for award to his soldiers in memory of their participation in the