Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of First World War Patriotic Badges and Pins Newly Listed Schwarz joined the SS

Schwarz joined the SS

with a crown of Saint Stephen suspension

For the Upper Danube Region

a silver eight point star with clusters of seven smooth rays

a Cross Pattée constructed of zinc with a laurel wreath between the arms of the cross

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of First World War Patriotic Badges and Pins Newly Listed Schwarz joined the SS(Abzeichen und Anstecknadeln). A mixed lot of 17 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.