Austria, Imperial. A Black Enamelled Eagle Badge certificate_of_authenticity measures 82

measures 82

signed in black ink "For my son in law Squadron Leader E

expected wear inside from active use

inscribed "GASOLINE RATION" with the Canadian coat-of-arms above and "RATIONNEMENT DE L'ESSENCE" below

chipping evident in the red enamels between the "8" and "7" of the date "1876" and crazing present below the "6" on the reverse

Austria, Imperial. A Black Enamelled Eagle Badge certificate_of_authenticity measures 82In bronze gilt, presenting a black enamel eagle with outstretched arms, featuring a blue enamel floral chain around the central white crest, the bird is surrounded by a red and white ring, with floral and starburst pattern, the reverse offers a single horizontal pin, unofficially marked 180, measures 46. 9mm (w) x 38. 2mm (h), weighs 12. 9 grams, enamels intact, in very fine condition.