Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of First World War Patriotic Badges and Pins Auction Archive maker marked “L55” for “R

maker marked “L55” for “R

with contact marks evident throughout

noted his "loss of right eye and debility" from a from a gun shot wound

marked on reverse "F

measuring 109 mm (w) x 44 mm (h)

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of First World War Patriotic Badges and Pins Auction Archive maker marked “L55” for “R(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.