Germany, Imperial; Austria, Empire. Two First War Patriotic Badges Auction 53 mm (w) x 25

53 mm (w) x 25

His exact birth year is unclear with some references citing 1853

The ceremony of handing over the keys at the changing of the guard has been carried out by the various (British) regiments since the days of the Great Siege by the Spanish in 1779-83

a size stamp of “57” is clearly visible in black ink

Patinated bronze

Germany, Imperial; Austria, Empire. Two First War Patriotic Badges Auction 53 mm (w) x 25Includes: 1. Iron Cross Patriotic Badge: two piece construction, in silver with black enamels, indecipherable museum mark on the reverse, illustrating a First War Iron Cross, mounted to a base via two prongs, the base with a voided centre and two distinct sections incorporating ornate swirls, measuring 50 mm (w) x 28. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 2. "God Punishes England" 1914 1915 Patriotic Badge: in silver with red, white, green, yellow and black