Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Brooch consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 22 mm (w) x 87

22 mm (w) x 87

with “10 3

but was maintained following Lebanon's independence in 1943

the case currently houses a boot brush and sewing kit

less than two weeks after re-joining his unit

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Brooch consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 22 mm (w) x 87(Patriotische Brosche). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamel, the obverse consisting of a black enameled oval border with silvered floral designs, surrounding a central raised German national eagle overlaid by a coat of arms and with feathering highlighted in silver, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.