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The Badge commemorates the Emperor Francis Joseph (Franz Joseph) I of Austria, who was Colonel-in-Chief 1896-1914. The wearing of the Badge ceased in 1915 and was reinstated in 1937. | |||
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1ST KING'S DRAGOON GUARDS, BRITISH ARMY
Official blazon
Double-headed Eagle from the Arms of the late Emperor Francis Joseph I of Austria in silver plate.
Origin/meaning
The Badge commemorates the Emperor Francis Joseph (Franz Joseph) I of Austria, who was Colonel-in-Chief 1896-1914. The wearing of the Badge ceased in 1915 and was reinstated in 1937.
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