Michiel 2005's photos with the keyword: KK

Double-headed eagle

Double-headed eagle

Michiel 2005
02 Dec 2008 229
The Austrian-Hungarian empire consisted of the Austrian empire and the Hungarian kingdom, hence the two heads on the eagle. In the middle the imperial crown. You can find the same crown in the coat of arms of Amsterdam , after emperor Maximilian bestowed that privilige on Amsterdam in 1489.
Manhole cover from the time of the Kaiser – KK Staatstelephon

Manhole cover from the time of the Kaiser – KK Sta…

Michiel 2005
17 Nov 2008 162
KK is visible on the right of the cut. That means "Kaiser und König". Must be pre-1918.