Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot Of First World War Patriotic Badges Newly Listed maker marked “MAS” on the

maker marked “MAS” on the reverse

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Footnote: Oskar Dirlewanger (1895–1945) has been described by several historians as one of the most brutal and sadistic Nazi soldiers

Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 (iron core

Organizational meetings were held in Saint John in December 1866

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot Of First World War Patriotic Badges Newly Listed maker marked “MAS” on the(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of three First World War patriotic badges, including: 1. An ornate Dual Alliance badge, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse featuring arabesques designs topped by stylized coats of arms of Austria Hungary and Germany, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 39 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 2. A propaganda badge, constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the