Germany. Two First War Period Patriotic Pins Auction Archive each of the soldiers uniformly

each of the soldiers uniformly holding their rifles with both hands and pointing them skyward

darkly toned reverse with matching semi-circular makers crest of E

Isabella Gray of Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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

but typical late War badge by Rudolf Suval

Germany. Two First War Period Patriotic Pins Auction Archive each of the soldiers uniformlyA 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.