Austrian, Republic. A Kraftfahrtruppe Horse Team Proficiency Badge by Bruder Schneider Wien visually-hidden stitched onto red armband) black

stitched onto red armband) black upper and lower borders

rosary present in one of the compartments

cupro-nickel or metal

a Waffen-SS Sturmmann’s sleeve chevron

white and enamels

Austrian, Republic. A Kraftfahrtruppe Horse Team Proficiency Badge by Bruder Schneider Wien visually-hidden stitched onto red armband) blackA circular bronze badge , measuring approximately 45. 9 mm in diameter and weighing 40. 5 grams, the obverse depicting two bridled draught horses facing right within a raised border of oak leaves on a pebbled background, the reverse fitted with a broad folded mounting clip for attachment to harness or tack, makers marked "B S W" for Brder Schneider Wien, in very fine condition.