Germany. Two First War Period Patriotic Pins Auction Archive maker marked "BIRKS 1915" and

maker marked "BIRKS 1915" and "W

but typical late War badge by Rudolf Suval

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "393996" on the reverse

Ontario on January 18

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Germany. Two First War Period Patriotic Pins Auction Archive maker marked "BIRKS 1915" andA grouping of two well preserved first war period patriotic pins; both are in the shape of an Iron Cross; constructed of silvered bronze and red, white, and black enamels; one with a vertical pinback, the other with a horizontal pinback; one marked Ges. Gesch. on the reverse, the other unmarked; measuring 22. 33 mm (w) x 22. 28 mm (h); in overall near extremely fine condition.