Germany, Imperial; Austria, Empire. Three First War Patriotic Rings Auction bearing a silvered date of

bearing a silvered date of “1922” topped by oak leaves and a Stahlhelm insignia

(Deutsch-Ostafrikanische Gesellschaft Tapferkeitsmedaille)

He enlisted with the Royal Australian Air Force in Melbourne on April 28

lined in identical wool

the silvering on the buckle remaining intact

Germany, Imperial; Austria, Empire. Three First War Patriotic Rings Auction bearing a silvered date ofIncludes: 1. Three 1914 Battles Commemorative Ring: in silver, dark patina, maker marked "RS" along with a faded hallmarked on the inside, illustrating a shield bearing the number "42" framed by laurel leaves at the top, the date "1914" in the centre and inscribed "ANTWERPEN" (Siege of Antwerp) below, the shoulders with ribbon banners marked "NAMUR" (Siege of Namur) on the left and "LTTICH" (Battle of Liege), the ribbon banners interlaced with laurel