Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Patriotic Badges Republic of securely connected to velvet base

securely connected to velvet base by metal prongs

Footnote: The Order of Civil Merit was instituted on December 22

Soldiers & Sailors Family Association Badge

one depicting an Imperial Navy Enlisted sailor

Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Patriotic Badges Republic of securely connected to velvet base(Abzeichen). A pair of badges, including: 1. A First World War patriotic badge, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 2. A Winterhilfswerk (WHW) donation badge, constructed of zink, unmarked, measuring 28 mm (w) x 32 mm (h), missing its attachment apparatus and with loss of finish throughout,