Austria-Hungary, Empire. A Hussar Shako Plate GTRexclude Constructed of four rows of

Constructed of four rows of gray embroidery interlaced with fine aluminum wire

The badge was awarded to veterans of wars in the Caucasus

with all of the original gilt worn off

the eagle is notably secured in place with factory-original hand stitching characteristic of the cap’s manufacturer

Austria-Hungary, Empire. A Hussar Shako Plate GTRexclude Constructed of four rows of(Tschako Adler). Constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse consisting of a crowned and double headed Austro Hungarian imperial eagle, clutching a sword and orb, overlaid by a shield bearing a depressed number 11 highlighted in black, the reverse retaining a central bar completing in each end with a malleable butterfly clip for attachment, also containing a small leather patch for the backing of the 11, unmarked, measuring 65. 25 mm (w) x 77 mm (h),