Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic Sweetheart Pin United Republic of postmarked and stamped Kiel 30

postmarked and stamped Kiel 30 January 1907

She was eventually scuttled by her crew

This is a very fine SA-German Equestrian Youth award for “verdienste”

evacuation of non-combatants from a hostile area

the outer frame in the form on a garter and inscribed in Latin capitals "NON IMMEMOR BENEFICII" (Not Forgotten Benefits)

Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic Sweetheart Pin United Republic of postmarked and stamped Kiel 30(Brosche). A First War period German brooch constructed from a gilded piece of an artillery shell driving band, featuring an enamelled shield presenting the patriotic tricolours, with the date 1914 to the left and 1916 to the right, the reverse presents a horizontal pinback, measures 35 mm (w) x 10 mm (h), and in overall near extremely fine condition.