Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of First World War Patriotic Badges and Pins Auction Archive China Air Force

China Air Force

accompanied by its stickpin in bronze gilt with red enamels

although through time and wear

A fine example of a mid-war German bronze grade “U-Boot Frontspange”

court-mounted with swing bar pinback

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of First World War Patriotic Badges and Pins Auction Archive China Air Force(Abzeichen und Anstecknadeln). A mixed lot of 19 First World War patriotic badges and pins, with examples constructed of bronze and magnetic metal, with enamels and silver or gilt wash, encompassing examples paying tribute to Germany, Austria Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria, issued for purchase as part of fundraising initiatives for the Central Powers during the war, in overall extremely fine condition.