Germany, Imperial; Austria, Empire. Two First War Patriotic Badges Auction the two heads of the

the two heads of the eagle bearing a length of chain with the Order motto “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“WITH UNITED FORCES”) applied to the lower edge

a size stamp of “57” is clearly visible in black ink

the base illustrating an edelweiss

scabbard and frog measuring 5

This Appointment will not be gazetted

Germany, Imperial; Austria, Empire. Two First War Patriotic Badges Auction the two heads of theIncludes: 1. Iron Cross Patriotic Badge: two piece construction, in silver with black enamels, indecipherable museum mark on the reverse, illustrating a First War Iron Cross, mounted to a base via two prongs, the base with a voided centre and two distinct sections incorporating ornate swirls, measuring 50 mm (w) x 28. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 2. "God Punishes England" 1914 1915 Patriotic Badge: in silver with red, white, green, yellow and black