Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Brooch Auction Archive He was a resident of

He was a resident of Woodstock when he signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (127719) with the 71st Infantry Battalion

an eight-pointed multi-rayed star with a faceted design

It was awarded to those who through their national activity or military deeds

demonstrating some tarnishing and a consistent patina

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Brooch Auction Archive He was a resident of(Patriotische Brosche). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a silvered disc featuring knotted Germanic designs, topped by leaves featuring a green painted finish, in turn overlaid by a black enameled 1914 Iron Cross, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, measuring 41 mm in diameter, in extremely fine condition.