Germany, Weimar Republic. A First War Patriotic Sweetheart Pin 1916 United Republic of "Kleindekoration"

"Kleindekoration"

marked “Bronze” on the rim

Although a number of medallions were issued

1940 and signed in blue ink by Counter Admiral and Commander of Securing the North Sea

Germany, Weimar Republic. A First War Patriotic Sweetheart Pin 1916 United Republic of "Kleindekoration"(Brosche). A First War period German brooch constructed from a gilded piece of an artillery shell driving band, featuring a black enamelled Iron Cross with silvered oak leaves on either side, the dates 1914 and 1916 engraved at the ends, the reverse presents a horizontal pinback, measures 44 mm (w) x 10 mm (h), and in overall near very fine condition.