Austria, Empire. “The Sacred Egoism” Medallion By Edmund Otto, 1917 & A “Christmas On The Front” Cigarette Case Newly Listed WWI 233rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens

WWI 233rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens Francais" Cap Badge - Pickled copper

In silvered bronze with blue enamels

with oxidation and loss of finish evident to the shield

" beside the crossguard

The letter is sent on behalf of the entire Battalion

Austria, Empire. “The Sacred Egoism” Medallion By Edmund Otto, 1917 & A “Christmas On The Front” Cigarette Case Newly Listed WWI 233rd Infantry Battalion "Canadiens1. Il Sacro Egoismo Iron medallion with obverse bearing a ram hitting its head against rocks in the Dolomites, with makers mark of Edmund Otto, reverse bearing German Dem Grafen Cadorna (translation: to the count Cadorna) referencing the Italian position on neutrality following a comment in 1914 from Antonio Salandra that Italian intervention would be guided by scared egoism, measuring at 56. 4mm in diameter and weighing 55. 8 grams, light contact, in