Germany, Imperial. A Group Of First War Period Patriotic Badges Auction Archive Backe managed to move to

Backe managed to move to Germany in 1918

gilt type "MILITAER VERDIENSTKREUZ" and insignia illustrating a wreath backed by crossed swords on the lid

Surrounded by a white enameled ring inscribed “Merenti” (Merit) in silver lettering

Ontario on January 30

the reverse with a block hinge and horizontal banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch

Germany, Imperial. A Group Of First War Period Patriotic Badges Auction Archive Backe managed to move to(Erster Weltkrieg Abzeichen). A group of three First War period badges, including a 1914 Iron Cross medallion, constructed of silvered bronze with black enamels, on loop for suspension, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), in very fine condition; a Landwehr Distinguished Service Clasp, constructed of blackened magnetic metal with blue ribbon, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 48 mm (w) x 28 mm (h), in very fine condition, and; an Iron