Austria, Empire. Two Badges GTRexclude To earn the sports badge

To earn the sports badge

a Gold portrait of Carol I at centre with laurels below

surrounded by as ring of red enamels

some may be dated 1/43 which would indicate an update of earlier undated models

hostages and deportees because of exceptional acts courage and dedication for the allied cause

Austria, Empire. Two Badges GTRexclude To earn the sports badgeIncludes: 1. Vienna Volunteer Rescue Society Merit Badge (multi piece hollow construction, obverse in bronze gilt with black enamels, gilt metal backer, illustrating the bust of Empress Elisabeth of Austria (1837 1898) within a beaded circular frame, centered on a six pointed star, backed by fire flames on the horizon and water waves below, surrounded by the inscription "WIENERFREIWILLIGE RETTUNGS CESELLSCHAFT" (Vienna Volunteer Rescue Society) and