Germany, Imperial; Austria, Empire. Two First War Patriotic Badges United Republic of and Heinrich Himmler capturing the

and Heinrich Himmler capturing the spirit of the crumbling Third Reich in the waning days of the Second World War

Issued 1850-1889

slightly purplish-red colour

the other side with two additional lug holes towards the rear

Germany, Imperial; Austria, Empire. Two First War Patriotic Badges United Republic of and Heinrich Himmler capturing theIncludes: 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