Austria. A First War Austrian Order Of The Iron Crown, 2Nd Class With War Decoration And Swords, Third Period (1914-1918) Auction Archive Keitel claimed he did so

Keitel claimed he did so as a formality but never received formal party membership

without pin and black frame insert for the voided area in the center)

as part a diversionary landing at the Italian port of Taranto

inscribed "ENTRAINEMENT PHYSIQUE PREPARATION MILITAIRE" (Physical Training

Austria. A First War Austrian Order Of The Iron Crown, 2Nd Class With War Decoration And Swords, Third Period (1914-1918) Auction Archive Keitel claimed he did soAustria; First War Period. Multi piece construction, bronze gilt with red, green, white, blue and black enamels, maker marked "VM" (Vincent Mayer's Shne) and marked with a five pointed star denoting the award is constructed of bronze instead of gold, measuring 34. 7 (w) mm x 67. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on a full length neck ribbon, missing its iron insert in the base crown, chipping evident in the green enamels on the wreath on