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17-520
PATRIOTIC PENDANT - AUSTRIAN GENERAL.
This is a circular patriotic pendant
of an Austrian General. It measures 1" in diameter and appears to be made of
zinc.
$20.00
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17-521
PATRIOTIC PENDANT - AUSTRIAN GENERAL.
This is a circular patriotic pendant
of an Austrian General. It measures 1" in diameter and appears to be made of
zinc.
$20.00
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17-522
PATRIOTIC PENDANT - AUSTRIAN GENERAL.
This is a circular patriotic pendant
of an Austrian General. It measures 1" in diameter and appears to be made of
zinc.
$20.00
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17-496 PATRIOTIC
SHRAPNEL PENDANT, One of the things
that I enjoy the most about patriotic jewelry is the wide variety and levels
of quality in which they were produced. Today we are offering one of the
most unusual patriotic pendants we have ever found. To begin with, the
artist (and I do mean artist, as this was clearly produced by an
artist and jeweler) started with a jagged piece of shrapnel measuring 1 ½" x
½." To this he attached a very secure brass loop, whereby the pendant could
be attached to a neck chain. On the shrapnel’s front is a very small, black,
enameled Iron Cross, trimmed in silver. Then, wrapped from front-to-back, is
a marvelous, swirling, presentation of oak leaves and acorns. Just to show
this piece’s attention-to-detail, the shrapnel’s jagged edges have been
smoothed off. This way they would not harm the wearer or her clothing.
Although at first glance this appears to be a very simple jewelry piece,
once one examines it closely one realizes the thought and work that went
into preparing this wonderful piece.
$195.00
RH
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17-310 HONOR GIFT OR
PRIZE FOR THE CITY OF DÜSSELDORF. I
am not sure exactly for what this was presented. Based on the
translation, it was an honor gift
or prize from the
City of Düsseldorf. It is quite large and measures 2
½" x 2 ½". The arms are made of green enamel. The
center has the coat-of-arms of Düsseldorf. It is
manufacturer hallmarked on the reverse, AND .800 silver
hallmarked. This could be used as a pendant or for display. $175.00. .
.
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17-516 AUSTRIAN SILVER COIN PENDANT - WITH LIKENESS KAISER
FRANZ JOSEF. This is a most interesting pendant
that uses a fancy silver frame to house an Austrian silver coin. The framed
presentation measures 3/4" in diameter, while the coin itself measures 1 1/4"
in diameter. The obverse has a likeness of Kaiser Franz Josef. The reverse
bears the Austrian crown and the date 1914. It is very handsome, and
ready to place on a silver or gold chain.
$125.00
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17-517 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS PENDANT.
This is a very well made patriotic 1914 Iron Cross. It measures 1" x 1." It
shows the Iron Cross with a wreath of laurel leaves encircling the cross’s
four arms. The pendant is silver-toned.
$75.00
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17-332 IRON CROSS
PATRIOTIC PENDANT. This is one of
the ever-popular Iron Cross pendants. It is circular-shaped
and about the size of a U.S. nickel. Suspended freely in the
center and attached to a rope-like device is an enameled 1914
Iron Cross. The item is in laudable condition. $95.00 . .
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12-344 OVERSIZED 1914
IRON CROSS PENDANT. I am not quite
sure what was the use for this oversized Iron Cross, although
it appears to be of a patriotic nature. Having said that, it
is quite large, measuring 3" x 2 e." It is about
the size of a Grand Cross. It is stamped and has a loop at
the top where it could have been worn as a pendant. However,
this is huge! It would have taken up a LOT of space under a
lady’s neck. It is stamped and there is a wreath of
leaves that connects the arms of the cross. It is more likely
that it was used as a wall decoration. This is definitely a
different kind of item! $175.00. .
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17-312 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS PENDANT. This unusually-shaped
pendant features an enameled Iron Cross in the center. There
is a small chip in one corner of the Iron Cross. The oblong
wreath has a series of gently scalloped edges. The wreath
itself consists of a flower and filigree design that appears
to have been covered with a "wash" of white paint
at one time. Much of the wash has worn off on the back,
although it still serves to accentuate the flowers on the
front of the piece. The Iron Cross has been superimposed on
top of this distinctive wreath. The entire piece is very
delicate. It measures 1" in length. $95.00 . . .
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17-391 TRENCH ART
PATRIOTIC PENDANT. This is a rather
interesting patriotic pendant of the trench art variety. Two
bullets are connected to a chain. One of the bullets has a
decorative edge around it. This is really different! $60.00 .
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17-375 PATRIOTIC PENDANT.
This is another example of trench art rifle-projectile
patriotic jewelry. This variation is a silver-toned pendant.
Laurel leaves and the date are wrapped around its side and
the date 1914 appears. The pendant measures 1"
in length. $50.00RH
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17-104 KNEELING SOLDIER
PATRIOTIC PENDANT. A silver-toned patriotic
pendant that is cut out and has a kneeling soldier in the
center. The soldier is shown in profile and is wearing a
pickelhaube, full pack, and aiming his Mauser rifle. Very
fine condition and quality. $95.00
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17-483 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS PENDANT. This is a finely-made
Iron Cross patriotic pendant. It measures 3/4" in
diameter and is in prime condition. $55.00.
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17-292 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS PENDANT. This is a very small
and delicate pendant. It is an Iron Cross with leaves among
the four arms. $65.00.....
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17-241 CIRCULAR IRON
CROSS PATRIOTIC PENDANT. This
pendant has a jump ring by which it could be attached to a
chain. It could also be used a charm. There is a wreath that
circles the 1914 Iron Cross. The obverse of the Iron Cross is
made of enamel. A pretty piece. $65.00.
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17-174 PATRIOTIC PENDANT.
This is a very attractive Iron Cross pendant. It is a small
and delicate piece. The obverse features black and gold
enamel. Can be tastefully worn on a gold or silver chain. $75.00. .
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17-383 PATRIOTIC
PHOTOGRAPH PENDANT. This is a
patriotic pendant that is gold toned. In the center is a
colorized photo of a young enlisted soldier wearing his
prewar tunic and mutze. $75.00 . .
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17-283 PATRIOTIC PENDANT.
This is an unusually shaped pendant highlighted by a 1914
Iron Cross. The pendant has the appearance of a flower. The
entire arrangement is made of enamel. The four different
colors of enamel used here make it a striking, marvelous
piece. $85.00
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17-452 IRON CROSS
PATRIOTIC PENDANT. This
is a small patriotic pendant in the shape of an Iron Cross,
measuring 5/8" x 5/8." It is enameled and has
"Gott Mit Uns" on the obverse along with the date 1914.
Engraved on the reverse is a presentation. It is dated 1915.
It is a very unusual to find an engraved piece of this
nature. $75.00
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17-375 PATRIOTIC PENDANT.
This is another example of trench art rifle-projectile
patriotic jewelry. This variation is a silver-toned pendant.
Laurel leaves and the date are wrapped around its side and
the date 1914 appears. The pendant measures 1"
in length. $50.00 . .
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17-453 IRON CROSS
PATRIOTIC PENDANT. This is a small
patriotic pendant in the shape of an Iron Cross, measuring
3/4" x 3/4." It is enameled and has all of the
detail of an Iron Cross. $65.00
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Rings
17-533
BARBED WIRE RING. This is a large and
heavy ring which depicts barb wire as seen on the Western Front. The band of
the ring is quite wide and measures 3/8". The barb wire is high profile and the
detail is quite striking. This is a large ring and is a size 10. It is very
well made and is a fine item to memorialize service in the trenches and
battling it out among the barb wire. $125.00
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10-675
SOLDIER’S RING - FÜSILIER-REGIMENT Nr 36 - PRUSSIA. This is a ring
for a soldier who served in Füsilier-Regiment Generalfeldmarschall Graf
Blumenthal (Magdeburgisches) Nr 36. This regiment was founded in 1815. The
ring has a shoulder strap in the center which has light blue enamel and the
regiment number in red in the center of the strap. To the left and right of
the strap there is an intricate setting of leaves and I also see a sword.
(Melissa, please look at this item and the description and see if you can
punch it up). On the band which is on either side of the strap we see 1914 and
1917, the years that this soldier had served to date in this regiment. So this
is most likely a war time ring unless he was wounded and invalided out of the
army. This ring is very attractive and is a size 10.
$95.00
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17-544 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING.
This is a patriotic Iron Cross
ring. It is silver-toned. The dates 1914 and 1916 flank the Iron Cross. The
ring’s center is in the shape of a shield. On that shield is the Iron Cross,
and three diagonal stripes in red, black, and white. These represent
Imperial Germany’s national colors. The ring is a size 9.
$75.00
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17-545 PRO PATRIA PATRIOTIC RING.
This silver-toned ring has
the legend "Pro Patria 1915" on its silver band. The ring is a size
5. $75.00
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17-546 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING. This is a gold-toned patriotic
ring. In the center is a 1914 Iron Cross. Flanking the ring are laurel or
oak leaves. The ring is a size 5 1/2.
$75.00
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17-554 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS RING.
This is a patriotic, gold-toned
ring. The central theme is an Iron Cross. To the left and right of the Iron
Cross are "14" and "16" respectively. It is a size 10 3/4.
$65.00
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17-555 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS RING.
The central theme of this ring is a
shield. Contained within the shield are an Iron Cross and diagonal stripes of
red, black, and white. These represent Germany’s national colors. Inside the
band, the ring is hallmarked .800 silver. The ring is a size 8 1/2.
$75.00
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17-556 PATRIOTIC RING.
This is a very petite, patriotic Iron Cross ring for a woman, or perhaps a
child. It is silver and features an Iron Cross as its central theme. Flanking
the Iron Cross are the dates "1914" and "1915." It is a well
made, high-quality ring, just very small. This ring is a perfect fit for a
women's pinky. The ring is a size 3 3/4.
$65.00
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17-557 PATRIOTIC
1914 VATERLAND DANKS RING.
This is a larger
version of the always-popular "1914 Vaterland Danks" ring. This is a
size 10 1/2. $00.00
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17-560 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING.
This is a
patriotic ring with an Iron Cross as its central motif. The band is
gold-toned. It has a black Iron Cross in its center. It is a size 6 3/4.
$50.00
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17-561 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING.
This is a patriotic ring with an Iron
Cross as its central motif. The band is gold-toned. It has a black Iron Cross
in its center. It is a size 6 1/4.$50.00
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17-558 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING. This is a patriotic
ring in which the Iron Cross is the central theme. The band is silver-toned.
It features a large Iron Cross. The ring is a size 5 1/2.
$50.00
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17-559 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING.
This is a patriotic ring in which the Iron Cross is the central theme. The
band is gold-toned. It features an Iron Cross. The ring is a size 7 1/2.
$50.00
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17-551 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING.
This is a patriotic Iron Cross ring.
The ring is silver-toned. The central theme is an Iron Cross. On the left is
1914 and on the right is 1916. The band is dimpled. It is a size
11." $75.00
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17-552 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING.
This is a patriotic Iron Cross ring.
The central theme is an Iron Cross. The ring is brass toned. It is a size 9
1/2."
$75.00
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17-553 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING.
This is a
patriotic Iron Cross ring. The ring is silver-toned. The central theme is an
Iron Cross. Inside, the ring is marked .800 silver. The band is broken
on the reverse. It is a size 9."
$40.00
17-534 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING.
This is a very high caliber patriotic Iron Cross ring. The ring is
gold-toned and has an enameled Iron Cross in its center. The Iron Cross is
flanked by oak leaves. Inside the band are some initials that may or may not
be for the owner (the manufacturer, perhaps?), and the dates "1914-1915."
The ring is a size 9 1/2."
$95.00
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17-536 PATRIOTIC RING - ACTION - LILLE.
This patriotic ring sports a red, black, and white (Germany’s national
colors) enamel shield in its center. Also in the center are the years
1914-1916 and "Lille." Whether the soldier wore this himself or
gave it to someone (sweetheart, wife, sister) at home, it commemorates his
service at Lille, France. It is a size 9.
$75.00
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17-543 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING. This is a very
delicate lady’s patriotic ring. It features a silver band, with a white,
enamel centerpiece upon which rests a black Iron Cross. Flanking the Iron
Cross are the years 1914 and 1915. It is hallmarked .800
silver inside the band. The reverse of the band is slightly separated. The ring is a size 9.
$75.00
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17-538 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING - ARTILLERY SHELL
DRIVING BAND. This is a gilt-toned patriotic
Iron Cross ring, which has been made from an artillery shell’s driving band.
The Iron Cross is flanked by oak leaves. The ring is a size 8.
$75.00
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17-539 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING.
This is a very simple, gold-toned, patriotic, Iron Cross ring. An Iron Cross
can be seen at the band’s front. The ring
is a size 7 1/2.
$75.00
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17-426 IRON CROSS
PATRIOTIC RING. This is a
large-sized (size 10) patriotic Iron Cross ring for a man.
The central motif is a small Iron Cross. The numbers 14
(for 1914) and 15
(for 1915) appear on either side of the EK on the band. $50.00. .
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17-348 PATRIOTIC RING.
This is a very small-sized patriotic ring that measures a
size 6 ½. The band is marked "Weltkrieg." The
interior of the ring is marked for .800 silver. It presents
an attractive variant. $75.00 . . .
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17-527 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS RING.
This is an unusual patriotic Iron Cross ring. The Iron Cross is made from
enamel. It is flanked on each side by what appear to be lightning bolts. The
ring is hallmarked .925 (silver). This is a size 8 ring. It is in
outstanding condition.
$95.00
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17-547 VATERLANDS DANK PATRIOTIC RING.
This is a silver-toned patriotic ring that carries the legend "Vaterlands
Dank 1914." This is a size 5 1/2.
$60.00
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17-530 ENAMELED
PATRIOTIC RING. This is an enameled ring that
displays flowers and a patriotic slogan. Flanking this on the band are the
years 1914 and 1916. It is a size 7 3/4.
$60.00
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17-437 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS RING. This is an unusual
variation of the ever-popular patriotic Iron Cross ring. It
has a split, silver-toned band. An enameled Iron Cross serves
as its centerpiece. It is dated "1915."
The ring is a size 8 1/2. $60.00.
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17-163 PATRIOTIC RING.
This is a very simple patriotic ring that bears only the date
"1914" in the center of the band. It is
silver-toned and is a size 6 1/2. $45.00.
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17-388 PATRIOTIC RING.
This well-made patriotic ring is a size 8 ½. The words
"Dank Vaterland" are inscribed
around the ring’s silver-toned band. It makes an
attractive remembrance of another time. $60.00
.
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17-221 PATRIOTIC RING.
An interesting, small-sized patriotic ring that, from the
look of it, may have been fashioned from the driving band of
an artillery shell. There is an Iron Cross in the center.
This ring is a size 6 1/4. $40.00.RH
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17-406 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS RING. This ring is a patriotic
example. It appears to be made of a bronze-colored base
metal. It is quite small, a size 5 3/4. It features a small
Iron Cross on the center of the band. You will find this
quite dainty. $40.00. . .
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17-478 PATRIOTIC TRENCH
ART RING MADE FROM THE DRIVING BAND OF AN ARTILLERY SHELL.
During the war, soldiers from both sides had a lot of free
time on their hands while in the trenches at the front. They
fashioned a number of items from materials that were all
around them. They used shell casings, shrapnel, and portions
of the driving bands from artillery shells. This small ring,
a size 8 ½, is made from a driving band that has the ridges
turned inward. On the smoother exterior is a crudely-made
Iron Cross. This is a different example than usual and
attractively priced. $40.00 . . .
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17-511 PATRIOTIC RING SALUTING CENTRAL POWERS.
This is a top-rate, patriotic ring saluting the primary members of the Central
Powers. In the ring’s center is an Iron Cross and the colors of Turkey,
Austria, and Hungary in multicolored enamel. This ring is larger than usual,
at size 10. It is a handsome representation of cooperation among the Central
Powers.
$115.00
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17-491 WW 1
SOLDIER’S PATRIOTIC RING.
This ring is one of
the ever-popular "1914 Vaterland Danke" rings. The latter phrase is
engraved on the ring’s exterior. Inside, it is engraved "4.1.1910 ‘ME’
24.4.1916." It is very well made and in excellent condition. Its size is
7 ½. $60.00
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17-498
PATRIOTIC RING.
This is a patriotic ring
that expresses the thanks of the Fatherland. The band says "Vaterlands Dank
1914." It is a simple, silver-toned ring. It is a size 8.
$60.00
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17-486 VATERLANDSDANK
PATRIOTIC RING FOR A WOMAN. "Vaterlandsdank"
rings were quite popular in Germany during WW I. Essentially,
it means "Thanks of the
Fatherland." These generally were
received for a contribution to the war effort. This example
is for a woman. It is a size 6 1/2. $60.00.
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17-500 PATRIOTIC
1914/1915 IRON CROSS RING. This is a very high caliber patriotic
ring that has an Iron Cross as its central motif. The Iron Cross is made of
two-colored enamel. The dates 1914-1915 appear on the Iron Cross, so
it is early-war quality. The ring is quite striking. It is a size 5 1/2.
$95.00
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17-548 PATRIOTIC
IRON CROSS RING. This is a patriotic Iron
Cross ring. It features a painted Iron Cross in its center. On either side
of it are three stripes painted black, white, and red for Germany's national
colors. The Iron Cross
also is flanked by a "14" and a "17." With the "14" is the
word "Feldzug," and with the "17" is "Flanders." The
ring is silver-toned and made of a lightweight, base metal. It is a size 8
1/2.
$75.00
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17-549 PATRIOTIC
IRON CROSS RING. This is a patriotic Iron Cross ring. It displays a
lovely Iron Cross, flanked by "1914" and "1916." The ring is
silver hallmarked for .800 silver. The band is separated in the
reverse’s center. The ring is a size 8 1/2.
$75.00
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17-550 PATRIOTIC
IRON CROSS RING. This is a patriotic Iron
Cross ring. The ring’s center features an
Iron Cross and Germany’s national colors (red, black, and white) in diagonal
stripes. Flanking this are the words "Welt" on the left, and
"Krieg" on the right. The ring is hallmarked for .800 silver. It
is a size 7 1/2.
$95.00
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Bracelets
14-309 PATRIOTIC TRENCH ART BRACELET FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF JASTA Nr 15 - IN THE PRESENTATION CASE.
This is a fascinating piece of trench art jewelry. At first glance it
appears to be a fairly standard artillery shell driving band bracelet. Upon
further examination, we see that it is a part of aviation history. The
bracelet’s front has a fairly standard, enamel, 1914 Iron Cross, flanked by
laurel leaves. The bracelet has a catch that assists in breaking open the
bracelet for easy wearing on the wrist. Once opened, the bracelet sports an
engraved panel that says "Jasta 15 28 Sept. 16." 28 September 1916
was the date that Jasta 15 was established. Thus, some man
commissioned this bracelet for a loved-one on the home front. Jasta 15 was a Prussian squadron, a fairly early squadron, at that. The
best-known of its pilots was Heinrich Gontermann, its Jastaführer,
and a PLM-winner with 39 confirmed victories. Other squadron aces
were Veltjens (PLM-winner with 35 kills), von Beaulieu-Marconnay (PLM-winner
with 25 kills), and von Hantelmann (25 kills). The squadron was a part of
JG II. It was responsible for shooting down 150+ airplanes, with the
loss of fewer than ten pilots killed. The bracelet comes stored in a rounded
presentation case, sporting the name of a jeweler in Karlsruhe. It is a very
handsome presentation and remembrance from Jasta 15.
$750.00RB
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17-422 PATRIOTIC TRENCH
ART BRACELET IN THE ORIGINAL PRESENTATION CASE.
This is one of the finest patriotic bracelets I have ever
acquired. It is partially made from the driving band of an
artillery shell. These were quite popular during the war.
This is one of the most elaborate and finely made examples I
have ever
encountered. The central theme is the primary three powers of
the Central Powers: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey.
Each of the countries is represented in the central panel.
The bracelet is MASSIVE and extremely ornate. It is marked "Feldzug
(Campaign), Flandern," and dated 1915.
Early war pieces like this are always highly sought-after.
The final "touch" is that the bracelet comes in a
large faux crocodile leatherette case. This is a marvelous
presentation, ready to display in your collection. $395.00RB
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17-564 PATRIOTIC BRACELET - OFFICER’S "PIPS."
This is a very unusual patriotic bracelet. It is made from the gilt pips
that were used on officer’s shoulder boards. The central theme is a
Hohenzollern Eagle with a crown above it. Flanking the Hohenzollern Eagle
are two devices that I believe to be Masonic-related. A total of four pips
appear to the central piece’s left, and three are to its right. One other
pip hangs down from the Hohenzollern Eagle. The attachments for securing the
bracelet are in place. It is a very interesting bracelet, of a type that I
have not seen previously.
$125.00
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17-563 TRENCH ART PATRIOTIC IRON BRACELET.
This is a gorgeous bracelet that serves as a prime example of trench art
patriotic jewelry. The bracelet’s central decorative portion is fashioned
from a piece of an artillery shell’s driving band. Attached to it is an
enameled 1914 Iron Cross. The cross is flanked by two branches of oak tree
leaves. Above the Iron Cross is a wonderfully-crafted Hohenzollern Crown,
complete with its flowing stole. The band section is made of mesh. It has a
clasp and chain to secure it. The band and the center piece measure 8." This
is one of the more unusual patriotic bracelets that I have seen in awhile.
$250.00
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17-309 PATRIOTIC
BRACELET. This is a link-style
bracelet measuring 6." The large center link features
the Hohenzollern Eagle. The smaller links to the left and
right alternate between a Hohenzollern Crown and an Iron
Cross motif. I have not seen this type of bracelet before. $75.00
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17-410 PATRIOTIC TRENCH
ART BRACELET. This bracelet is one
of the ever-popular artillery shell driving band-derived
trench art pieces. A black enameled EK is the centered on the
band, and the recipient’s name is engraved inside. The
piece is well-made and in good condition. $140.00 . .
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17-514 RUSSIAN COIN PATRIOTIC BRACELET.
Bracelets made from both German coins and the coins of her enemies were quite
popular in the homeland, especially during the first two years of the war.
This bracelet consists of eight (four on each side) Russian 10 Kopeck coins.
The obverse of each coin displays Imperial Russia’s double-headed eagle. The
reverse features the coin’s denomination along with the date. The coins’ dates
range from 1862 to 1914. Most of the eight coins are dated from 1910 to 1914.
In the bracelet’s center, serving as a central symbol, is an enameled Iron
Cross. It is adorned with Germany’s colors and those of her allies, as well as
the dates 1914-1916. This enamel is somewhat chipped.
$125.00
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17-430 PATRIOTIC LOCKET
AND BRACELET. This is a combination
of a bracelet and a patriotic locket. The bracelet is made of
a driving band from an artillery shell. It snaps open for
wearing on a wrist. It is dated 1914-1915.
Its center may once have displayed an emblem, but if so, it
no longer exists. The locket is gilt-toned with an enamel
Iron Cross on the front cover. It snaps open and two pictures
may be installed inside. The locket measures 1" in
diameter. $275.00
.
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17-481 PATRIOTIC TRENCH
ART BRACELET. This is an
ultra-high-quality patriotic bracelet that has been fashioned
principally from the driving band of an artillery shell. This
is a very early war piece. On the obverse are the dates 1914
and 1915. Between
those dates is a breathtaking miniature 1914 Iron Cross. It
is as well-detailed as any full-sized EK you’ll ever
see. This mini really sets off this bracelet. It is worked
into the overall presentation in a stylish and elegant
manner. $195.00. .
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17-494 PATRIOTIC DRIVING BAND BRACELET.
This is a patriotic bracelet made from an artillery-shell driving band. The
bracelet unfastens and swings open to place it on the wearer’s wrist. It is
decorated with an enamel 1914 Iron Cross, flanked by oak leaves.
$140.00
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17-495 PATRIOTIC DRIVING BAND BRACELET.
This is a patriotic bracelet made from an artillery-shell driving band. The
bracelet unfastens and swings open to place it on the wearer’s wrist. It is
decorated with an enamel 1915 Iron Cross, flanked by oak leaves. $150.00
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17-490 PATRIOTIC TRENCH-ART BRACELET.
This is
one of the ever-popular Trench-Art patriotic bracelets. These were very
popular during the early and mid-war years. The bracelet is made, in fact,
from the driving band of an artillery shell. Emblazoned on the front of the
bracelet is an enameled Iron Cross flanked by oak leaves. When the bracelet
is broken open, a small plaque is in place that says "Verdun 1914/15."
$140.00
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Lockets
17-290 PATRIOTIC LOCKET.
This locket is really quite different in that it is eight
sided (octagonal). It is shaped like a stop sign! It has a
black finish, and a gilt-toned 1914 EK on the obverse. It
opens and a small photo could be inserted inside. It also
could just be worn as a pendant. On the reverse we can see
that it is hallmarked .800 for
silver content. The quality and condition are both at a very
high level. $185.00
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17-392 PATRIOTIC LOCKET.
This is a unique variation of an Iron Cross locket. The face
of the locket is black enamel with the silver outline of an
Iron Cross. The reverse of the case is silver-toned. The
locket opens to permit the display of two photos. The locket
is 1" in diameter. $95.00 . .
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17-382 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS LOCKET. This is a very pretty
gilt-toned locket that features oak leaves with acorns on the
outer lid. Further there is a small black Iron Cross on the
outer lid. The interior has space for two small photos. $85.00
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Necklaces
17-408 PATRIOTIC NECKLACE
IN A PRESENTATION CASE. This is a
very high-caliber patriotic necklace, which is exhibited in a
black leatherette case. The circular pendant measures 1
3/8" in diameter. The case is 2 ½" x 2 ½ ."
A black Iron Cross, which is dated 1914,
is surrounded by a gilt-toned wreath. The necklace comes
complete with a small chain. The pendant is hallmarked on its
reverse. The fitted leatherette case highlights the name of a
jeweler in Berlin. This is a lovely, well-made piece. Since
it features a black EK, it may well be a mourning piece worn
by a family member in memory of a soldier who fell in battle.
$250.00.
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17-295 PATRIOTIC
NECKLACE. This patriotic necklace
has a gold-toned chain that measures about 17". The
pendant attached to the chain is a free-floating black
enameled Iron Cross within a cutout circular device. The chain measures 17
3/4" The necklace is
very clean and in well-above-average condition. $75.00.....
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17-526 TIME-OF-IRON NECKLACE.
This is a necklace that is
3/4" in
diameter. Because it is so long, it is very likely that the wearer would have
doubled it up and worn it as double strand necklace. A medallion is attached
to the necklace that says "Eiserne Zeit 1916" (The Iron Time 1916).
This medallion slides up and down the necklace as the wearer prefers.
$60.00
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17-493
PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS MOURNING NECKLACE.
Within patriotic jewelry, a special category exists for mourning pieces. It
was often worn by a woman who had lost a son, a husband, a sweetheart, etc.,
to the war. This example features a circular, black pendant measuring 1" in
diameter. The chain measures 17 1/2". The pendant displays a 1914 Iron Cross.
$75.00KN
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Miscellaneous
17-456 PAIR OF SCREWBACK EARRINGS
FEATURING THE ROYAL BARGE OF THE KING OF SIAM.
This is a most interesting pair of earrings of the screwback
variety, as opposed to being for pierced ears. [My wife tells
me it is not difficult to have these converted to pierced
earrings by a jeweler, if you, or the person you for whom you
are purchasing them, prefers the pierced style]. They are
made of sterling silver. I found them at one of my favorite
Bavarian antique stores. Each features a likeness of the
Royal Barge of the King of Siam. There was a long time mutual
interest between Siam and the German Empire. There was a fair
amount of contact during the Colonial period when German
warships made courtesy calls at Siamese ports. The design is
silver on dark blue enamel. They are very well made and
attractive. $50.00 . . .
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17-360 TRENCH ART WATCH
FOB. I always find watch fobs
interesting. This is an unusual example that sports two small
sections of an artillery shell driving band at the top and
bottom. In between there is a section of red, black and white
silk ribbon. There is some shredding of this ribbon due to
age. Mounted on the ribbon between the two pieces of the
driving band is a bullet’s projectile. The fob’s
backing is made of leather. $55.00 . .
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17-51 COMPLETE SET
(1914-1918) OF KARL GÖTZ WEIHNACHTEN (CHRISTMAS) TABLE
MEDALS. Karl Götz was the leading
sculptor of the Imperial German period and beyond when it
came to the production of table medals. He specialized in
producing table medals relating to the Great War and his work
is very much prized. I was delighted to be able to acquire a
complete set (5 ) of the table medals which Götz released
for every year of the war. While there were actually only
four Christmas's during the Great War he had produced one for
1918 in anticipation of another holiday. Of course as we all
know today the war ended in November 1918 a full six weeks
before Christmas. That makes the 1918 table medal something
of an oddity. These table medals are bronze toned and about
1" in diameter or about the size of a U.S. Nickel. Each
has a different obverse along with the initials "K.
G." for Karl Götz. The reverse of each one bears the
date, the legend "Christmas In the Field", and a
bough of holly with a candle. They are all in excellent
condition and represent an example of art of the period that
ties in with a patriotic theme. $595.00
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17-513 RED CROSS NECKLACE.
This is a patriotic necklace for a woman who probably served in the German
Red Cross. The length of the chain is 20." The diameter of the badge is 1."
$125.00MC
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