Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of First World War Patriotic Badges and Pins GTRexclude STUFE” (“AIR DEFENCE MEDAL 2ND

STUFE” (“AIR DEFENCE MEDAL 2ND CLASS”)

marked on the underside with a wreathed mobile swastika

At the end of the month he was transferred to Oklahoma City

his death taking place east of Fontaine-lès-Croisilles (a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Hauts-de-France region of France)

number impressed "079" on the reverse

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of First World War Patriotic Badges and Pins GTRexclude STUFE” (“AIR DEFENCE MEDAL 2ND(Abzeichen und Anstecknadeln). A mixed lot of 18 First World War patriotic badges and pins, with examples constructed of bronze and magnetic metal, with enamels and silver or gilt wash, encompassing examples paying tribute to Germany, Austria Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria, issued for purchase as part of fundraising initiatives for the Central Powers during the war, in overall extremely fine condition.