Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of First World War Patriotic Badges Archive edge wear and contacts marks

edge wear and contacts marks on the Crimea Medal

clasp retains nearly 100% of original finish

consisting of an oak leaf wreath with a pair of acorns at the base

from McMaster University in Hamilton

the ferrule with a recessed pebbled surface

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of First World War Patriotic Badges Archive edge wear and contacts marks(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of First World War patriotic badges, including: 1. An Austro German alliance badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a black enameled Cross Patte trimmed with white enameled borders, the six oclock arm bearing silvered a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a silvered royal crown, overlaid by a central silvered medallion bearing raised and rightward facing profiles of