Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Paper Weight visually-hidden alongside a Kriegsmarine acceptance stamp

alongside a Kriegsmarine acceptance stamp

A 1936 “Der Rhein ist Frei” Frontsoldaten und Kriegsopfer Ehrentag Mainz am Rhein badge

The Order was discontinued on September 5

1740-1790 Issued

while the crown is also flanked on each side by ventilation holes with crimped grommets

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Paper Weight visually-hidden alongside a Kriegsmarine acceptance stamp(Briefbeschwerer). Constructed of polished black marble, the obverse bearing a hand carved Iron Cross style Cross Patte, with a central initial W topped by a royal crown and situated above dates 1914 15, with oak leaves situated between all quadrants, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 125 mm (l), demonstrating a chip to one corner which has been carefully repaired, a wartime patriotic paperweight in very fine condition.