Germany. Two First War Period Patriotic Pins Auction Archive Description: Anne Arundel County

Description: Anne Arundel County

maker marked "BIRKS 1915" and "W

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

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

Germany. Two First War Period Patriotic Pins Auction Archive Description: Anne Arundel CountyA 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.