Germany, Weimar Republic. A First War Patriotic Sweetheart Pin 1916 United Republic of 27 mm x 98

27 mm x 98

that information and that for "Africaine" are not entirely consistent

Black Beaches 1 and 2 made up the southern shore of the island and were not used

1940 and signed in blue ink by Counter Admiral and Commander of Securing the North Sea

Additional clasps are issued for every eight years additional service in New Zealand & for six additional years in the United Kingdom

Germany, Weimar Republic. A First War Patriotic Sweetheart Pin 1916 United Republic of 27 mm x 98(Brosche). A First War period German brooch constructed from a gilded piece of an artillery shell driving band, featuring a black enamelled Iron Cross with silvered oak leaves on either side, the dates 1914 and 1916 engraved at the ends, the reverse presents a horizontal pinback, measures 44 mm (w) x 10 mm (h), and in overall near very fine condition.