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Title KuK 'tinnie' for the Landwirtschaftliche Gruppe, 2nd Army
Nationality Austrian
Period 1915
Sold

This badge commemorates the land management section of the 2nd Army. They were responsible for bringing in the harvest, among other things, hence the device of a scythe in the badge. It was commanded by Lt Col von Csiki. An unusual badge, but clearly every army corps in the old imperial army had units of this nature.

Typically these badges were sold to raise money for the widows and orphans of the relevant units and were normally worn on the left-hand side of the Austrian field cap. Sometimes as many as six were worn all together.

This badge is made of die-struck copper with a brass pin on a hinge and is in excellent condition, with a nice dark patination and a little rubbing to the highlights.

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[Militaria : Badges : Austrian : 20th Century]

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Having received the beautiful medal that has been the subject of many recent phone calls, I am absolutely delighted with it. More importantly, the research you provided into the military backgrounds of all those involved made it all the more poignant. Thank you for your highly professional and friendly help and advice throughout the transaction.

Edward Hudson, UK, 10.02.2011

Bayonet arrived safe + sound this AM Sat. Special delivery excellent again. Worth the few extra bob. To be honest it was better than I dared hope. I usually avoid polished bits like the plague!! Your price was a bit fierce!! - but a great marking I lacked... Please email me anytime you have anything that might be of interest.

C W, UK, 09.09.2006

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