Extremely rare badge for gendarmerie high alpinists.
Silver plated tombak badge with green and white enamel on the front. Slight chipping. The center bears the police eagle surrounded by Edelweiss decorations. At the top is the inscription "GENDARMERIE-HOCHALPINIST". Furthermore an ice axe "runs" vertically through the badge. "L. Klein Wien" maker marked on the clip (reverse).
The top of the ice axe has been re-attached. Signs of wear.
