Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot Of First World War Patriotic Badges consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac chipping evident in the blue

chipping evident in the blue enamels on the lower arm

approximate length 42cm (17 inches)

with some oxidation and material fatigue evident

not normally associated with Wagner (or Friedlander) crosses

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot Of First World War Patriotic Badges consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac chipping evident in the blue(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of nine First World War patriotic badges, with examples constructed of gilded and silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, most referencing the Austro German Alliance or wider Central Powers, with eight featuring reverse pinbacks and one on an original ribbon for pin on suspension, a superb assembly in overall extremely fine condition.