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17-580 REGIMENTAL PATRIOTIC PIN - LEIB-GRENADIER-REGIMENT Nr 8 -
PRUSSIA.
This is a simply superb patriotic
regimental pin for a very elite Prussian regiment. This regiment is unique
among Prussian regiments, because it had a special, one-of-a-kind designation.
While various types of infantry regiments existed within the Prussian Army (Füsilier, Grenadier, Fuß, and
Infanterie), they primarily fell into Garde or non Garde
status. It was the only Prussian infantry regiment that carried
"Leib" or "Life" status. Three Prussian Husaren-Regiments
(one Leib-Garde-Regiment and two Leib-Regiments) and one
Prussian Küraßier-Regiment, carried
"Leib" status. Saxony, Baden, and Hesse-Darmstadt had infantry and/or
cavalry Leib-Regiments. The unusual Prussian infantry regiment of which
we speak is Leib-Grenadier-Regiment König
Friedrich Wilhelm III (1. Brandenburgisches) Nr 8. The regiment was raised
in the midst of the Napoleonic Wars in 1809. It was garrisoned at Frankfurt a.
O., and assigned to the III. ArmeeKorps.
The pin itself is of the highest quality. It measures 1 1/2" x 3/4." Its central
theme is a shield bearing König Friedrich Wilhelm III’s regimental cypher. I
believe the shield is made of GOLD. Flanking the shield are some wonderful oak
leaves (just branches, not a full wreath). Also atop the shield is a
handsomely-crafted Hohenzollern Crown. It is very full with a high-relief
effect. In turn, an elegant, horizontal, oval-shaped wreath surrounds the
crown, shield, and oak leaves. An attractive pin is featured on its reverse.
This is a magnificent piece from one of the most elite Prussian infantry
regiments. When you have it in your hands, you will marvel at the quality of
its design and construction.
$975.00
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17-581 REGIMENTAL PATRIOTIC PIN - INFANTERIE REGIMENT Nr 80 -
PRUSSIA.
This is an ultra high-quality patriotic
regimental pin, which was purchased for an officer’s wife, sweetheart, mother,
sister, etc. He served in Füsilier-Regiment
von Gersdorff (Kurhessisches) Nr 80. The regiment was founded in 1813.
Battalions Nr 1 and Nr 2 were located in Wiesbaden, while
Battalion Nr 3 was garrisoned in Homburg. The regiment was attached to the XVIII. ArmeeKorps. The pin sports a beautiful gilt finish. This high
gilt finish is laid over .925 silver. The pin is so marked on the
reverse. On the obverse, the regiment’s cypher appears within a beautiful oak
and laurel leaf wreath. The cypher and wreath are topped by a beautiful,
slotted crown. The detail on the reverse is equally enticing. A very sturdy
high quality pin and catch are in place that allow the pin to be fixed to a
garment. The pin measures 1 1/4" x 3/4."
This serves as a reminder of the superior-quality people from the Imperial
German Period expected from patriotic jewelry purveyors. Excellence was VERY
important to the people that gave and received these items. This man was
extremely proud of his regiment. The loved one to whom he gave this pin shared
and reinforced that pride when she wore it.
$550.00
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17-589
TWO-PIECE SILVERED PIN - CROWN - TWO-HEADED AUSTRIAN EAGLE.
This is a very
high-quality, silver-toned pendant. It is made in two pieces. The first is a
crown, and the second is the two-headed Hapsburg Eagle. The detail on the piece
is incredible.
$250.00
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17-582 PATRIOTIC PIN - KAISER WILHELM II AND KAISERIN AUGUSTA VIKTORIA -
TWO-MARK SILVER COIN.
Over the years I have offered similar pins on more
than one occasion. The heart and soul of this very handsome patriotic pin is a
silver, German Two-Mark coin measuring 1 3/4" in diameter. The coin’s obverse
features Kaiser Wilhelm II wearing a Regiment der Garde du Corps
helmet, complete with the massive Hohenzollern Eagle. The Kaiser is seen in
profile. Behind him is his wife, Kaiserin Augusta Viktoria, the mother of his
six sons and one daughter. The coin’s reverse displays a Hohenzollern Eagle
with outspread wings. The coin is dated 1901. It features "Deutsches Reich"
and the denomination. The coin is housed in a beautiful holder shaped like a
wreath of laurel leaves. A bow at the bottom ties the wreath together. At the
top of the wreath is a Hohenzollern Crown. All of this is beautifully done.
The bow and crown are in high-relief. The reverse has a pin with a safety
catch. While the coin and pin holder have acquired a wonderful patina over the
last 100+ years, the piece’s condition is little different from when it was
assembled by a loving craftsman in 1901.
$225.00
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32-86 DELUXE GERMAN TWO-MARK COIN - PRESENTATION HOLDER.
This is a
two-mark silver coin which salutes Kaiser Wilhelm II and his wife, the
Kaiserin. The Kaiser is wearing the Regiment der Garde du Corps’
parade helmet with the eagle. The coin is enclosed in an ultra-high-quality
frame. It is shaped like a wreath of laurel leaves with a bow tied at the
bottom. On the reverse is a pin which allows the pin to be attached to a
garment.
$225.00
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32-81 1914 IRON CROSS PATRIOTIC PIN. This
is a patriotic pin that features the 1914 Iron Cross. The pin measures 3/4" in
diameter. It has an enameled frame. An enameled 1914 Iron Cross dangles from
the frame’s top.
$95.00
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32-82 PATRIOTIC PIN - FREE STATE - BREMEN.
This is a patriotic pin that commemorates the Free State of Bremen. It
measures 3/4" x 1/2." It is painted on the obverse rather than enameled.
$20.00
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32-83 PATRIOTIC PIN - CITY - FRANKFURT.
This is an enameled pin for the city of Frankfurt. It measures 3/4" x
1/2."
$25.00
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32-84 VETERAN’S ASSOCIATION PIN - HESSE-DARMSTADT.
This is a Veteran’s Association pin from Hesse-Darmstadt. It is made of
green and white enamel, which shows some minor chipping. The pin measures 1
1/4"
x 1 1/4."
$35.00
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32-75 AUSTRIAN PATRIOTIC PIN.
The Austrians were
noted for their enamel work. This patriotic pin is no exception. It measures 1"
in diameter. Its outer edge is trimmed with gold-toned metal. The pin’s
background is under glass. This is a gorgeous silver-white in color, with a
mottled texture that suggests snakeskin or leather. The pin’s center is
dominated by a gold-toned, black and red-enameled, two-headed Austrian royal
eagle. The eagles’ wings’ detailing is quite good for this type of pin.
$195.00
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32-76 AUSTRIAN PATRIOTIC BADGE - UNKNOWN ORGANIZATION.
This is a
beautiful Austrian patriotic badge that belonged to a woman. We can tell this by
the red and white bow to which it is pinned. An exquisitely-made, two-headed
Austrian eagle is mounted in the ribbon’s center. The details on the wings and
the eagles’ faces are exquisite. The pin features red enamel in the crown and
blue enamel for the stole’s ends. The eagles’ chest is covered by a red enamel
shield with a white cross. We have no idea what organization the pin represents.
[Readers?] It remains a simply magnificent pin.
$75.00
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32-90 BIRTHDAY PIN - KAISER WILHELM II - 56th BIRTHDAY.
This is a special pin that celebrated Kaiser Wilhelm II’s 56th
birthday. The pin is square-shaped and measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/8." It is turned on its
end. In its center is Kaiser Wilhelm II’s crowned cypher. The date 27 January
and the years 1859 and 1915 also appear. It also sports the
ever-popular German motto, "One Reich (nation), one People, and one God."
The bronze-toned pin is finely made.
$95.00
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32-51 KAISER SPENDE BADGE.
This is a circular
badge for the Kaiser Spende. It measures 1 1/8" in diameter, and is
dated 1915.
$85.00
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17-342 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This is one of the most unusual patriotic pins I have ever
found. It is unusual not only in construction but in
background. First, the pin is in three parts. At the very top
we have a pair of outspread eagle's wings, intertwined with a
victory wreath. Second, the wings are attached to another
extremely detailed wreath, which once again appears to be
made of laurel leaves for victory. The third part is a
vaulted enameled 1914 Iron Cross. Now, here is where this
piece gets really interesting. On the reverse we see that the
piece is hallmarked for a jeweler in New York! It is also
hallmarked for sterling silver. So, we have a piece
definitely made in the U.S. after August 1914 and before the
U.S. entered the war in 1917(and public opinion turned
against Germany). I bought this in Germany. At some point, it
somehow made the trip across the Atlantic! I cannot say with
total certainty that it traveled during the war years. Maybe
a collector sent it over. Regardless, it is a gorgeous piece
and very well made. Even though early 20th Century American
jewelers might not have had the reputations of their European
brethren, this piece is certainly the equal of German
quality. Perhaps someone of German heritage, anticipating a
German victory early in the war, commissioned it for a
relative back in the Kaiser Reich. One can speculate
endlessly. $185.00
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32-36
PATRIOTIC PIN FROM COIN COMMEMORATING KING WILHELM I AND HIS WIFE.
This features an actual German silver coin from 1861. It commemorates the
anniversary of King (later Kaiser) Wilhelm I and his wife. The coin is encased
in a special holder that turns it into a pin that can be worn on a garment.
The holder is a silver wreath of exquisitely intricate oak leaves. It is
topped by a gold crown. This is a very elaborate and finely made patriotic pin
fashioned to honor the royal couple.
$175.00
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32-87 PATRIOTIC TRENCH ART PIN - SOLDIER’S PHOTOGRAPH.
We often see patriotic pins that were made from bits of artillery shell
driving bands. Today we are offering an unusual variation. The driving band
section measures 1 3/4." In the center is a photograph of an NCO wearing a visor
cap. On either side of the photograph are branches of oak leaves. The
photograph’s diameter is 1/2." As small as the photograph is, small touches of
it have been colorized! A sturdy pin is in place on the reverse.
$125.00
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32-88 PATRIOTIC TRENCH ART PIN. We often
see patriotic pins that were made from bits of artillery shell driving
bands. We offer such an example today. The background, which comes from the
driving band, measures 1 1/2." In the center is an enameled 1914 Iron Cross.
Flanking the Iron Cross we see branches of oak leaves. On the reverse is a
sturdy pin.
$95.00
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17-409 PATRIOTIC TRENCH
ART PIN IN A PRESENTATION CASE. This
is a distinctive trench art patriotic pin measuring 1
5/8" in length. An eagle with widespread wings is
centered on the obverse of the pin. The eagle’s
background consists of a crosshatched rectangle decorated
with a leafy sprig. The reverse is engraved "1914-17."
This pin is housed in a custom case that measures 2 1/8"
x 2 1/8." The case features a 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class
on its outer lid. It is very similar to EK 1 cases in this
respect. Inside the case we have a blue/purple velvet
platform on which the pin is mounted. The name of the jeweler
is embossed on the inner upper lid. It is a very worthy
presentation. $195.00 .
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32-70 SMALL HOHENZOLLERN CROWN.
This is a small gilt-toned Hohenzollern Crown. It measures 1 1/8" x 1." It has two
prongs on the reverse which were used to attach it to a garment, etc. It is in
very fine condition.
$125.00
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17-423 IRON CROSS
PATRIOTIC PINS. I
was really taken by this dazzling pair of Iron Cross
patriotic pins. I will describe them individually. You may
purchase them together or separately, as you prefer. The
first of the two pins is circular and measures 1 1/4" in
diameter. The frame is filigreed and silver-toned, although
not actually silver. The center of the pin is constructed of
two pieces that have been attached. The lower portion is a
handsome, dark-blue, rounded and vaulted porcelain bisque.
Attached to that is a stunning white, vaulted Iron Cross
trimmed in black. This pin is impeccably made and of the
highest caliber. This second pin is identical to the first in
every respect, except that the bisque centerpiece is hand
painted in a sumptuous burgundy. The condition of this
example is equal to the blue piece. Both are ravishingly
ornate and splendid. You may purchase either of these lovely
patriotic pins for $150.00 a piece, or the pair for $275.00. .
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32-77
PATRIOTIC PIN - SWORD SHAPED. This is a patriotic pin that has been
fashioned in the shape of a medieval broadsword. It measures 2 1/2" in
length. It is silver-toned. It sports a thin pin on the back, with a catch.
The reverse also has the word "Gesch." and a maker’s mark, but no silver
hallmark. The sword’s hilt, pommel and guard have been neatly engraved with
realistic detailing. The blade features the words, "Mit Reinem Gewissen
und Reiner Hand Ergreifen Wir das Schwert (With clear conscience and clean
hands, we take up the sword)." The date 4 Aug. 1914 is included,
which marked the day when German troops swept into Luxembourg and Belgium on
their way toward Paris (WW I’s effective military start date).
$75.00
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32-78 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS PIN.
This is a
patriotic pin made of black and gold enamel. It is circular and measures 1"
in diameter. One small chip mars the enamel.
$75.00
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32-79
SQUARE PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS PIN.
This is an early-war patriotic pin from
the 1914 to 1915-period. The pin is square and measures 1 1/8" x 1 1/8." It
features black and gold enamel.
$95.00
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32-80
SQUARE PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS PIN.
This is an
early-war patriotic pin from the 1914 to 1915-period. The pin is in the
shape of an Iron Cross and measures 3/4" x 3/4." It features black and gold
enamel. $95.00
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17-507 PATRIOTIC PIN "HEIL UND SEIG." This is a square patriotic pin that measures 1" x 1." It features
alternating lines of black and silver enamel. In the pin’s center is the
slogan "Heil und Seig." On the reverse of the pin is "1914." It
is a high-quality, early-war, patriotic pin. As a rule, the earlier the pin,
the better the quality.
$125.00
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32-66 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS PIN.
This is a circular patriotic Iron Cross pin. It measures 3/4" in diameter. A
ring of black enamel is present. Suspended from the top of the ring is a small
enamel Iron Cross that dangles freely.
$50.00
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17-272 CIRCULAR PATRIOTIC
PIN. This patriotic pin has a
gathered ribbon on which a Hohenzollern Eagle is mounted.
Below the pin is a crossed pick and shovel. This would appear
to have been for some sort of a trade organization. I find
this particularly interesting in that every level of society
and every trade wanted to show their support for the
government and to brandish their patriotism. $110.00 .
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32-50
DRIVING BAND PIN. This is a patriotic pin. It
shows an Iron Cross on a piece of artillery shell driving band. It is very
well made, and in fine condition.
$75.00
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32-67 PATRIOTIC PIN - SHIP’S WHEEL AND KRIEGSFLAGGE.
This unusual
patriotic pin highlights a full-color kriegsflagge housed within an
enameled ship’s wheel. The ship’s wheel is titled S. S. Odin. Some
chipping appears in the kriegsflagge’s right corner enamel. The reverse
displays the manufacturer’s hallmarking. The clasp which holds the pin in
place while present has been flattened and the pin can not be properly
inserted.
$215.00
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32-89 UNKNOWN PIN.
I am not
sure what organization this pin represents. That said, it is dated 1934,
from the Third Reich’s time. The pin is in the shape of a shield and
measures 1/2" x 1 1/4." It appears that its primary theme is a spur. If correct,
it is for either a civilian or military riding group. In the spur’s middle
is the date 1934. It is of the stamped variety, with no
manufacturer’s markings on the reverse.
$5.00
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32-60 PATRIOTIC PIN - ENLISTED MAN’S PHOTOGRAPH.
This is a circular patriotic pin that measures 1" in diameter. It consists
of a brass frame that can be opened on the reverse, and allow a photo to be
inserted. Patriotic pins such as these were very popular with women back
home. It allowed them to remember and display photos of their loved ones who
were fighting at the front. The photo shows an enlisted man from an unknown
regiment. I hope he returned home to the woman who wore this pin for him.
$95.00
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32-47
WW I SWISS SERVICEMAN'S MEDAL.
This is a WWI Swiss donation medal for
servicemen and their families. It depicts a soldier in profile, wearing a stahlhelm. It is
dark-bronze in color and measures 1 1/4" in diameter. Below the soldier’s shoulder
the name of the artist, Hans Frei, appears. On the reverse is an inscription.
It is dated 1918.
$55.00
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32-48 STAHLHELM VETERAN’S BADGE,
This is a veteran’s badge that shows a soldier in profile, wearing a
stahlhelm. The finish of the badge is gilt and measures 1 1/4" in diameter. It is very well made.
$50.00
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32-59 PATRIOTIC PIN - HAUPTMANN’S TWIN PIPS.
This is a patriotic pin that features two officer’s pips mounted on a bar.
They are the same type of pips used on an officer’s shoulder boards. Since
the pin displays two of them, they may have been intended for a lady whose
loved one was either a Hauptmann, Rittmeister, or a Kapitänleutnant
in the Kaiserliche Marine.
$ 95.00
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32-49 GOLD FOR IRON PATRIOTIC PIN.
During WW I, the "Gold for Iron" program enabled patriotic Germans to
surrender items made of gold, and receive items made from iron in return. A
wide variety of items came under this program. Today we are offering a very
handsome "Gold for Iron" patriotic pin. It is black. On the obverse it is
marked "Gold Gab Ich 1914 Für Eisen." It is very well made, and
probably an early war piece.
$40.00
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17-316 PATRIOTIC PIN OF
AN IRON CROSS. This is a small iron
Cross that measures about ¾" x ¾". The obverse is
made of enamel and is a duplicate of a 1914 Iron Cross. There
is a small chip, but it is not detractive. $85.00 .
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32-20 PATRIOTIC PIN IN
ORIGINAL PRESENTATION CASE. This
patriotic pin commemorates the Silver Wedding Anniversary
(1881-1906) of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Kaiserin August
Victoria. A profile of the royal couple is on a gilt-toned
disc that is fitted into a frame. In turn, the pin is fitted
into a presentation case from a firm located in Frankfurt. It
is a lovely pin housed in a handsome case. $150.00 . . .
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17-298 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This patriotic pin, which is oval-shaped, is really quite
delicate. It is one of my favorite varieties of patriotic
pins. The multicolored enamel design looks like gaily colored
pressed flowers (there are seven of them of different colors
and sizes) on the left side of the pin. On the right side is
a 1914 Iron Cross. All of this is then under glass, which in
some ways makes it look like a very fancy paper weight. This
is just so delicate! I can remember only coming across this
type once or twice in the past. I believe the glass on one
was damaged. This one is stunning. It would make a wonderful
gift for a special someone! $150.00
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32-46 PATRIOTIC PIN WITH YOUNG SOLDIER’S PHOTOGRAPH.
Patriotic pins, which allowed the wearer to insert a loved one’s photo as the
pin’s central subject, were quite popular during WW I among the wives,
mothers, sisters, and sweethearts of soldiers at the front. This pin with
photo measures 1" in diameter. I can tell nothing about the solder in the
image. It gives no clue about his regiment, etc. It is very well made, and in
excellent condition. $125.00
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17-248 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This pin was made from a section of a driving band from an
artillery shell. The pin is gilt colored. It has a
representation of an edelweiss on the front along with a
dangling enamel Iron Cross. This is a very unusual variation.
$90.00
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17-359 TRENCH ART
PATRIOTIC PIN. This pin is
silver-toned. The basic frame is a part of an artillery
driving band. Mounted on the driving band is an eagle with
widespread wings. A small dangler mounted at the bottom
sports a wee Iron Cross. $50.00 .
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17-358 TRENCH ART BULLET
SHAPED PATRIOTIC PIN. This is an
interesting variation of a patriotic pin. The dates 1914
and 1915 and an Iron
Cross have been etched on half of a bullet’s projectile,
which has been turned into a pin. A very small dangler is
connected to the bullet/pin. The dangler features a profile
view of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Kaiser Franz-Josef of Austria.
This was a common theme showing Germany and Austria united,
facing the threat of the British, French, and Russians. The
result is a prettily-made piece of trench art. $55.00 .
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17-350 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This is an fascinating variation of a
patriotic pin. It is a re-creation of a part of the Hussar
uniform. It is hand painted in blue. The whole effect is
quite striking. $95.00
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32-56 MISC. PIN.
This is a gold-toned tin pin
shaped like a Japanese warlord’s helmet. It features the words "Kobea,"
"Japonica," and the numbers "284." It may have come from an
exhibition or some sort of fraternal order.
$3.00
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32-54 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS PIN.
This is a small, patriotic, Iron Cross pin. It measures 3/4" in
diameter. The enamel black Iron Cross is in the center. A green enamel
wreath surrounds it.
$75.00
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32-55 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS PIN - NATIONAL COLORS - PRUSSIA AND BAVARIA.
This pin measures 1/2" x 1 1/8." Its central theme is a black Iron Cross, with the
date 1914 in the center. Flanking the Iron Cross are banners. The one
on the left represents Prussia. On the right are Bavaria’s colors.
$65.00
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32-46 PATRIOTIC PIN WITH YOUNG SOLDIER’S PHOTOGRAPH.
Patriotic pins, which allowed the wearer to insert a loved one’s photo as the
pin’s central subject, were quite popular during WW I among the wives,
mothers, sisters, and sweethearts of soldiers at the front. This pin with
photo measures 1" in diameter. I can tell nothing about the solder in the
image. It gives no clue about his regiment, etc. It is very well made, and in
excellent condition. $125.00
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17-320 PATRIOTIC PHOTO
PIN OF A SOLDIER. Germans highly
prized the patriotic pins from before and during WW I that
allowed one to insert in them photos of loved ones who were
serving in the military. I personally find these very
poignant. I often wonder how the young men fared during the
war. This is an ornate example of a very young soldier. He
was, I believe, a member of one of the better-known grenadier
regiments. The pin is very detailed. It has what appear to be
faux pearls at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions.
The pin is in excellent condition. $185.00
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17-287 DRIVING BAND
PATRIOTIC PIN. This is one of the
ever-popular patriotic pins made from the driving band of a
German artillery shell. The pin is gilt. It features an
enameled Iron Cross flanked by branches of laurel leaves.
There is no end to the variety of these pins. Each one is a
little different. $80.00
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32-33
PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS PIN.
This is a
very high-quality Iron Cross patriotic pin. It is round with an enameled
outer rim. In the center as a dangler is an enameled Iron Cross. It is in
very fine condition. $100.00
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32-39 KRIEGSFLAGGE PIN.
This is a multicolored, enamel patriotic pin depicting a kriegsflagge.
A chip appears in the enamel in the kriegsflagge’s lower left corner.
The pin measures 1" x 1."
$40.00
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32-40 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This patriotic pin shows two hands shaking under a royal crown. It is made in
both silver and gold-toned metal.
$30.00
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32-31
PATRIOTIC PIN - WAR VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION.
This is a fascinating variation of a patriotic pin. It is oval-shaped and
measures 1" x 3/4." It has a gold frame. Inside the frame is a black, silk
background, with the legend "Kriegerverein Henrichshutte 1871-1914"
embossed on it in gold. In the center is an Iron Cross. The pin was for a
veteran’s organization that was founded in 1871 for the Franco-Prussian War. $75.00
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17-390 KAISER WILHELM II
AND THE KAISERIN PATRIOTIC PIN. This
is a very high quality patriotic pin of the Kaiser and
Kaiserin. The pin is made from a Two-Mark coin, which was
minted in 1901. The obverse has a profile of the royal couple
with the Kaiser wearing a Garde du Corps
helmet, complete with the Hohenzollern Eagle. The reverse
also pictures a beautiful Hohenzollern Eagle. The coin is
mounted in a fancy frame with a crown at the top. It has a
pin with which it can be attached to a garment. $150.00
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17-362 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS PIN. This lovely circular
patriotic pin features a green enamel wreath. It has a
delicate black and silver enameled 1914 Iron Cross dangling
in its center. It is a perfectly splendid early war piece. $110.00
.
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17-363 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS PIN. This patriotic Iron Cross
pin measures 1 " x 1 ." The obverse features a
gold and black enamel surface. It displays the crown,
"W", and date of 1914 Iron Cross, but in the center
is the patriotic saying "Gott Mit
Uns." This is a pinback piece. $115.00
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17-296 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This is a circular patriotic pin. It is two-colored and about
the size of a U.S. quarter. The basic color is black.
Superimposed over that is a 1914 Iron Cross in white. It is a
high-quality piece in excellent condition. $140.00.....
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17-288 PATRIOTIC ENAMELED
IRON CROSS PIN ON ORIGINAL SALES CARD.
This is a fairly standard patriotic pin featuring a black
enamel Iron Cross with gold trim. What really makes this
piece stand out, besides its condition, is that it comes on
its original sales card. This is the same card on which it
was produced 85 years ago! The card features a crossed
national flag and a kriegsflagge in one of its corners. When
I am fortunate enough to find something like this, I am
always quite pleased. Besides helping to maintain the
condition of a piece, it gives us a glimpse of the manner in
which patriotic Germans purchased such items. Quite rare! $175.00
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17-432 TRENCH ART
PATRIOTIC PIN. This is a very
delicate, early war patriotic pin. It is dated 1914-16.
A small, circular black-colored stone appears in its center. Weltkrieg
is also mentioned on the pin. Finally, a small enameled Iron
Cross dangler hangs from the bottom of the pin. $75.00
. . . .
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32-28 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This is an interesting square pin that is set-up so the badge
is set on a corner instead of a flat space. It has the Cypher
of Kaiser Wilhelm II with the Hohenzollern Crown over it. It
has a legend that reads "Ein Reich,
Ein Volk, Ein Gott," which is a
very important, central theme to the people of Imperial
Germany. We also see the date 27 January and
the dates 1859 and 1915.
Thus, this pin would have celebrated the 56th
birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm II. It is well-made and in prime
condition. $75.00
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17-293 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This patriotic pin is made from the
driving band of an artillery shell. The obverse of the pin
has a design of laurel leaves. Three small red stones on the
leaves simulate either buds or berries. Dangling down from
the pin is a small black enameled 1914 Iron Cross. This pin
is a well made, interesting variation of the popular driving
band pins of the period. $85.00
.....
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17-289 OVAL IRON CROSS
PATRIOTIC PIN. This is a rather
novel oval-shaped patriotic pin. The surface appears to be a
flat black enamel on which a silver-toned Iron Cross has been
etched. In the middle of the cross is a small pearl. The
reverse of the pin confirms that the piece is .800 silver. $175.00
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17-284 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This is one of the ever-popular patriotic pins made from the
driving band of an artillery shell. On the pin we see the
dates "1914-1915," which
flank a small Iron Cross. Dangling from the bottom of the pin
is a very small circular piece that features Kaisers Wilhelm
II of Germany and Franz Josef of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
$65.00
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17-249 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This is another variation of the patriotic pin that has been
made from the driving band of an artillery shell. This
gilt-toned pin is vaulted (very unusual) as opposed to being
flat. It has a cutout slot in the center and an enameled iron
Cross. Quite striking. $85.00
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17-195 AUSTRO-GERMAN
PATRIOTIC PIN IN THE SHAPE OF A BULLET.
This unusual patriotic pin is constructed to look like a
bullet. It features the crossed national flags of allies
Imperial Austria and Imperial Germany on its top. The
flags’ colors are done in enamel, while the
bullet’s "casing" is painted gold and its tip
is either black enamel or perhaps painted wood. A small
silver coin dangles from the bottom of the pin featuring
Franz Josef and Wilhelm II in profile. $60.00 .
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17-148 BAYONET PATRIOTIC
PIN. This is a patriotic pin in the
shape of the bayonet suitable for use on a K-98 Mauser rifle.
The handle is white enamel. It is in very good condition. It
is unusual to find a bayonet or sword as the subject for a
patriotic pin. $50.00.
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17-227 IRON CROSS
PATRIOTIC PIN. This is a superior
quality, two-color enamel patriotic pin measuring 1 1/4"
x 1 1/4." It is made to look like an Iron Cross. The
piece is in very fine condition. $85.00 . .
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17-411 TRENCH ART
PATRIOTIC PIN. This is one of the
ever-popular trench art patriotic pins made from bits of
artillery shell driving band. This example is a bit different
as it has a dangler coming down from the pin. The latter
shows the Hamburg/city coat-of-arms in two-color enamel. It
is very well made and in fine condition. $75.00. . . .
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17-412 CIRCULAR PATRIOTIC
IRON CROSS PIN. I have yet to come
across a pin quite like this. It is domed. On top of a glass
protector we see a small enameled black Iron Cross.
Underneath the glass covering we see what appears to be a
white moonstone. This is very interesting and well made. $110.00
. . .
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17-190 MOURNING PATRIOTIC
PIN. Patriotic
mourning jewelry is a completely different genre from other
patriotic jewelry. It represents a female who mourns for the
loss of a sweetheart, husband, brother, etc. during the Great
War. I do not run across it all that often. It makes for an
interesting and touching contrast to the more commonly-seen
patriotic jewelry. This particular piece features a high
relief rose that is set into a rectangular-shaped base. A
clip rather than a pin is attached on the reverse. $50.00
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17-258 ENAMELED CIRCULAR
PATRIOTIC PIN. This pin has a black
and white cross-shaped motif. In the center we see an Iron
Cross with the date "1915"
on it. An early war example complete with an enamel face. $75.00
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17-254 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This is a circular patriotic pin that measures 1" in
diameter. It is black and may well be a mourning pin. There
is an Iron Cross in the center of a wreath of leaves. In very
nice condition. $65.00
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17-345 CIRCULAR PATRIOTIC
PIN. This is a circular patriotic
pin that measures 1 ½" in diameter. It is quite large
and well-made. There is a circular enameled band around an
Iron Cross in the center. The black band originally had two
rhinestones at the "12," "3,"
"6," and "9" o’clock positions. Four
of the eight small rhinestones are now missing, but this
remains a very handsome pin. $60.00 . . .
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32-22 CIRCULAR 1915 IRON
CROSS PATRIOTIC PIN. This is a
well-made early WW I patriotic pin with an Iron Cross motif.
The pin measures 7/8" in diameter. A gold and black,
gold-dotted circle surrounds a black and gold Iron Cross,
which sports the date 1915
in its center. This is a fine early war Iron Cross patriotic
piece. $95.00 . . .
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32-14 IRON CROSS-RELATED
PATRIOTIC PIN. This patriotic pin is
a rather novel and intriguing example. It is a square design,
which is then tuned on its edge with one of the four corners
pointing downwards. It is suspended from a gilt-toned safety
pin. The badge’s case is also gilt-toned, with a very
fancy design. The interior of the badge is a two-sided
affair. One side represents Hamburg’s city flag. The
other side displays an Iron Cross with the initials "MVK"
on three of the arms and the date 1881.
It appears to be for some kind of group. This is a membership
or support pin. It is marvelously done, very colorful, and of
course, quite singular. $95.00. . .
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17-372 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This pin is from a very small niche in patriotic jewelry. It
was something done early in the war as Germany conquered
territory both on the Western and Eastern Fronts. Belgian
coins were fashioned into a pin that a lady could have worn
to support the army’s efforts. Perhaps she wore it to
honor a relative or loved one serving in the army. Two of the
three coins have a small rhinestone in the center, which
gives the set some real sparkle. $75.00 .
.
.
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17-373 PATRIOTIC IRON CROSS
PIN. This is a very well made patriotic
Iron Cross pin. The obverse is made of enamel. The cross is
gold-toned with black trim. It measures 7/8"
x 7/8". $75.00 . . .
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17-374 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This is a rather interesting form of trench art patriotic
jewelry. It consists of the projectile from a rifle bullet.
The nose of it is slightly curved to give it the appearance
of having been shot. Attached to the lead of the projectile
are two sets of oak leaves with acorns. It makes an
intriguing variation. $60.00 .
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17-256 PATRIOTIC DRIVING
BAND PIN. This is one of the
ever-popular patriotic pins that was made from the driving
band of an artillery shell. The center of the pin has the
German national flag. To the left of that is the date 1914
and to the right is 1915.
Dangling from the pin is an enameled 1914 Iron Cross. $75.00
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17-268 TRENCH ART 12 - YEAR
LONG - SERVICE DECORATION. Some
enterprising soldier took a 12-Year Long-Service Decoration,
which is gilt-toned. To it he attached a piece of brass with
the words "Welt Krieg."
The brass piece also has a laurel leaf design on it. He made
himself a very handsome article with a pin on the reverse to
attach it to a garment. We are very pleased to offer it to
you today. $75.00. .
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17-218 PATRIOTIC PIN IN THE
SHAPE OF A SWORD. This is a most
interesting patriotic pin that is shaped like a sword. It
measures just a bit more than 2" in length. On the hilt
and cross guard there is a small medallion with the likeness
of Friedrich the Great. $75.00 .
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17-407 TRENCH ART PATRIOTIC
PIN. This is a very fine example of an
early-war trench art patriotic pin. This pin is made from a
small piece of artillery shell’s driving band. Affixed
to that is a pair of oak leaves complete with acorns. Between
them is a recreation of an artillery shell dated "1915."
This is well-made and of the highest quality $65.00.
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17-404 HORIZONTAL PATRIOTIC
PIN. This is an interesting early war
patriotic pin. It measures 2 3/8" in length. It is dated
1914 on the
pin’s extreme left. The pin tapers from left to right,
rather like a nail laid on its side. Three sets of enamel
stripes to the right of the 1914
represent the national colors of Germany, Austria, and
Hungary. The back of the pin shows hallmarks for manufacturer
and for silver. $95.00. . .
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32-13 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS PIN. This is a pretty
variation of the Iron Cross patriotic pin from WW I. The pin
measures 7/8" x 7/8" and is enameled on the
obverse. The center of the pin, which is shaped like an Iron
Cross, has the national colors of Imperial Germany: red,
black, and white. Three of the four arms display "Gott
Mit Uns," while the fourth shows
the date 1915. This
is an early war example of a patriotic pin that is quite
pleasing. $95.00. . .
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17-219 OVAL TWO-PIECE IRON
CROSS PATRIOTIC PIN. This is just a
really interesting patriotic pin. I have never seen one quite
like it. I’ll do my best to describe it well. First,
there is an irregularly shaped oval frame that is made of
small multicolored enamel chips. Dangling down in the center
from this frame is a silver wreath with an enameled black and
silver 1914 Iron Cross. This is in outstanding condition. If
you give this to a significant other, they will truly
appreciate its color and beauty. $95.00.
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17-166 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This patriotic pin is of the mourning variety and is in the
shape of an Iron Cross. We can see it is a mourning piece by
its black appearance. It probably represents the loss of a
loved one in combat. $75.00
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17-161 OVAL SHAPED PATRIOTIC
PIN. This is a most interesting
oval-shaped patriotic pin. The surface of the pin is black
enamel with a gold Iron Cross in the center. There is a very
small surface nick in the black enamel. It is not detractive
to the overall pin. $125.00
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17-239 WOMAN'S PATRIOTIC
MEDAL FOR THE 100th
ANNIVERSARY OF KAISER WILHELM I. This
is a high-quality patriotic medal that was worn by a woman.
The obverse features a profile of Kaiser Wilhelm I (the
Grandfather of Wilhelm II) wearing the Hohenzollern Crown. On
the other side we see a memorial to Wilhelm I. An inscription
speaks about the one-hundredth year anniversary of his birth
in 1797. Attached to the jump ring is a double bow that is
yellow, blue, and red. $65.00.
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17-128 PATRIOTIC MOURNING
PIN. A very touching patriotic pin
that was worn during mourning. It is 4" long and has a
six sided blank area in the center where initials could
possibly have been etched but never was. This looks to be a
mint and never used piece. $60.00.
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17-01 IRON CROSS PIN.
This is a very unique circular Iron Cross pin. What makes it
unique is that it is a mourning piece and is black(it
photographed bronze, but is actually black). Further on the
reverse a small photo of the deceased wearing a Pickelhaube
is shown which would indicate that it is an early war piece
and would date prior to 1916. $65.00
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17-25 TWO MARK SILVER COIN
PIN. Celebrates
200 years from Friedreich I (1701) to Wilhelm II (1901). A
solid pinback arrangement has been soldered to the coin. The
obverse of the coin shows Wilhelm II and his wife. $65.00
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17-77 PIN. Thin,
pewter but center has a larger EK with "19" on left
and "14" on right. $65.00
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17-68 BOXED PIN.
Has a baby on the obverse and the reverse which salutes
residents of Dresden in 1918 for "baby week." Hey
what can I say the Germans were big on recognizing every
group or occasion. This box also has an Iron Cross on the
front. $75.00
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17-127 IRON CROSS SHAPED
PATRIOTIC PIN. A very attractive
patriotic pin in the shape of an Iron Cross. In the center is
a small photo of an enlisted man. Good condition and well
made. $75.00
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17-393 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS PIN. This pin features an
enameled Iron Cross within a circular wreath. The Iron Cross
is dated "1914-15."
The pin is 1" in diameter. The pin is in top condition. $90.00 . .
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17-443 PATRIOTIC PIN.
This patriotic pin displays an Iron
Cross in its center, with the dates "1914,
1915, and
1916." On either side of the Iron
Cross is a pair of coins from Belgium, which Germany overran
early during the war in 1914. The coins are dated "1905"
and "1915."
Each coin has a green stone mounted in its center. $75.00. .
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17-444 PATRIOTIC COIN
PIN. This patriotic pin spotlights a
silvered center, highlighting what appears to be
the word
"Wilna" in stylized script. On
either side of the center is a pair of Russian coins. The
coins are dated "1914"
and feature the two-headed Imperial Russian Eagle. An Iron
Cross dangles below the centerpiece. This is a very neatly
made, attractive item from the Eastern Front. $75.00. .
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17-445 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS COIN PIN. This patriotic pin
features an Iron Cross in its center, displaying the dates "1914,
1915, and 1916."
On either side of the Iron Cross is a pair of coins from
Russia. The coins are dated "1909"
and "1912."
Extending down from the Iron Cross is another dangling Iron
Cross. $65.00. .
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17-439 PATRIOTIC PIN
FEATURING FREDERICK THE GREAT. This
small circular pin features a high-relief profile of the
famous King of Prussia (he established the legendary Orden
Pour le Mérite). The pin measures 7/8" in diameter. It
displays the dates "1786"
and "1936."
The latter represents the 150th
anniversary of his death. No markings show on the reverse. $60.00 . .
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17-441 PATRIOTIC IRON
CROSS PIN. This is a very finely
made Iron Cross patriotic pin. The surface is a highly
polished silver-toned metal. It sports a black interior trim
outline of the cross’s shape. The interior details of
the Iron Cross (crown, "W", and 1914) are also
rendered in black. The pin measures 7/8" x 7/8." $75.00 . .
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17-448 EMBROIDERED SILK
UHLAN PATRIOTIC BADGE. This is a
really different badge with a zinc frame that has been made
to look like a scroll that has been rolled open. Inside we
see a pre WW I Uhlan wearing his uhlanka and tschapka. He is
also holding his lance in his hand, further confirming he is
an Uhlan. The embroidery appears on a creme-colored
background in four different colors. Below his feet we see
the year 1917. It
measures 2" x 1 1/2." No pin appears on the
reverse. [One of our well-informed readers let us
know that this is a Third Reich "Winterhilfswerk
Spendabzeichen", or "Donation
Award." It was one of a series of
approximately 12, which illustrated German military dress
from the 16th Century up to 1918. Thanks, Lee]! $50.00 . . .
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32-43
PATRIOTIC PIN - AUSTRIA.
This is a patriotic pin that features three
leaves. At the bottom of the leaves we see "Kav. Sch. D. I./4." I would
interpret this to commemorate a class at a cavalry school.
$30.00
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32-41
PATRIOTIC PIN.
This is a very large patriotic pin that measures 2" in
diameter. It commemorates the 12th German Turnfest
(Gymnastics Event) that took place in Leipzig 12-16 July 1913. It is a
very handsome and well-made badge.
$50.00
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32-01 PATRIOTIC PHOTO
PIN. This is a very handsome
patriotic pin. It is horizontally shaped and is cylindrical,
"zeppelin-shaped," if you will. The exterior is
gilt-toned with two small pearls and two red stones for
accents. In the center is a black and white photo of an
enlisted man in feldgrau. He is wearing a mutze. $125.00. . .
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32-05 PATRIOTIC PIN FOR
KAISER WILHELM II. This is a simple
patriotic pin for Kaiser Wilhelm II. His profile is presented
on the front. It may be a coin, since it is housed in a very
thick frame that features a pin on the reverse. $50.00 .
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32-06 PATRIOTIC PIN
FEATURING COINS FROM RUSSIA.
Patriotic pins featuring captured coins from Germany’s
various foes were very popular on the home front. This
example features three Russian ten-kopeck coins. They have
been soldered together with a pin installed on the reverse. A
small, enameled 1914 Iron Cross dangles from the center coin.
It is one of the prettier examples I have seen. $75.00 .
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32-09 NAVY SWORD PIN.
I am not sure what country this patriotic pin represents, but
it is not German. It has a fouled anchor on the side in blue
and gold enamel. The sword looks more like a court degen. It
is interesting, whatever it is. If one of my more
knowledgeable viewers can identify it, I will post the
information. $75.00. . .
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17-461 PATRIOTIC PHOTO
PIN OF A SOLDIER. This is one of the
ever-popular patriotic pins that allowed the insertion of a
soldier’s photo. These were very popular with mothers,
sisters, wives, and sweethearts of soldiers (and sailors)
serving in the military. The plastic or glass covering of the
photo is cracked. The photo underneath shows substantial
age. The frame, however, remains a fascinatingly beautiful
art-deco design with a single amethyst accent at its crest. $85.00. .
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