set within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE” (“BLOOD AND HONOUR”)
but with slight loss to the original gilt
A 1944 Gau Achievement Badge for Pistol Shooting
1932 -1937
maker marked “OLC” for “Overhoff & Cie
Austria, Imperial. A Pair of Awards and Decorations visually-hidden set within a ribbed ringA Pair of awards including: 1. Austria, Empire. A Bravery Medal, I Class, Gold Grade: Type IV (1914 1916). In bronze gilt, measuring 40. 3 mm in diameter, silvered bronze bar indicating a second award sewn in place to its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, contact marks, bruised, spotting, near very fine. 2. Honour Decoration of the Red Cross 1914 1918, Bronze Grade Medal with War Decoration, Woman's Issue (Ehrenzeichen des Roten Kreuzes).