Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of First World War Patriotic Badges and Pins GTRexclude maker marked “KARL HENSLER

maker marked “KARL HENSLER

” for Reichsverband

the exterior bearing a dyed black inscription of “IM DIENST DER DEUTSCHEN WEHRMACHT” (“IN SERVICE WITH THE GERMAN WEHRMACHT”)

the twelve o’clock arm topped by an arabesque suspension and loop connecting to a period original ribbon

on its original full-length neck ribbon with flip clip closure

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of First World War Patriotic Badges and Pins GTRexclude maker marked “KARL HENSLER(Abzeichen und Anstecknadeln). A mixed lot of 23 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.