Germany, Imperial. A First World War Dual Alliance Patriotic Badge Auction measuring 180 mm (l) x

measuring 180 mm (l) x 62 mm (h)

the reverse with a gilt monogram of Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm II on an analogous white enameled medallion

chipping and loss evident in the white enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock on the reverse

where the division continued to fight on the Pomeranian Wall defences

inscribed “S

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Dual Alliance Patriotic Badge Auction measuring 180 mm (l) x(Abzeichen). Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse featuring a gilded centrepiece bearing raised and rightward facing profiles of Emperor Franz Joseph and Kaiser Wilhelm II, surrounded by a green enameled laurel branch border, in turn surrounded by a black enameled ring featuring red, white, and black German Imperial tri colour pennants at the corners, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback