Austro-Hungarian Empire. A Krakow Fortress Cap Badge Archive Grand Cross Breast Star -

Grand Cross Breast Star - 1970's - 80's issue

43RD REGT) Officially impressed in large block capitals

marked “Aus Erobertem Geschütz” (Out of conquered cannons) on rim

While on leave in Nottingham

The shako is enhanced by its period

Austro-Hungarian Empire. A Krakow Fortress Cap Badge Archive Grand Cross Breast Star -In silvered tombac; with two hooks on the reverse for cap attachment; depicting a rightward facing bust of Kaiser Franz Joseph; maker marked K. Korschmann on the obverse; measuring 40 mm x 35 mm; better than fine condition. Footnote: The Austro Hungarian Krakow Fortress was built between 1850 and 1856. It served as a fortification, and is still intact today.