Germany, Imperial; Austria, Empire. Two First War Patriotic Badges GTRexclude retiring in the rank of

retiring in the rank of Colonel

This was confirmed in two telegrams of the same date

32 mm x 38

Pinned into the centre of the cap band just underneath the eagle is a first pattern

Constructed of die-stamped aluminum with a black painted wreathed swastika in the eagle’s talons

Germany, Imperial; Austria, Empire. Two First War Patriotic Badges GTRexclude retiring in the rank ofIncludes: 1. Iron Cross Patriotic Badge: two piece construction, in silver with black enamels, indecipherable museum mark on the reverse, illustrating a First War Iron Cross, mounted to a base via two prongs, the base with a voided centre and two distinct sections incorporating ornate swirls, measuring 50 mm (w) x 28. 8 mm (h), horizontal pinback. 2. "God Punishes England" 1914 1915 Patriotic Badge: in silver with red, white, green, yellow and black