Austria, Empire. Two Aiguillettes Auction but with enough bronze finish

but with enough bronze finish remaining to positively identify this as a bronze grade SA Sports badge

With the attack on Russia

the base incorporating a raised platform in olive green felt

Oval fleece cushions are fitted inside the helmet

illustrating the bust of a helmeted Army (Heer) soldier in three-quarter view

Austria, Empire. Two Aiguillettes Auction but with enough bronze finish1. First aiguillette in a dark yellow embroidered cord, the central four strands straight, the two end strands braided and incorporating a knot, both ends finished with a 93 mm long gilt metal tip bearing the Austrian coat of arms and topped by the Royal crown, all six strands joined together via a piece of maroon wool at the junction, with a black metal button maker marked "JULIUS MAYER WIEN" sewn in place at the junction, measuring approximately