Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Infantry Officer’s Shako Plate visually-hidden consisting of an Iron Cross

consisting of an Iron Cross with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame

the reverse of the lantern features an attachment button for mounting to the bulkhead of the vessel

dated 1934

it was conferred upon those who had assisted during emergencies

with original sash

Austria-Hungary, Empire. An Infantry Officer’s Shako Plate visually-hidden consisting of an Iron Cross(Helmadler fr Offiziere der Infanterie). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a double headed Austro Hungarian imperial eagle clutching a sword and orb, overlaid by a central raised coat of arms of Emperor Franz Joseph, with a clip emanating from the lower edge of the crown to accommodate an accompanying shakos chinstrap, the reverse retaining both lugs, unmarked, measuring 8 cm (w) x 9. 5 cm (h), demonstrating minor surface