Austria, Imperial. Two First War Patriotic Rings GTRexclude both lugs having been replaced)

both lugs having been replaced)

Footnote: Offizierslager IV D Elderhorst was established in June 1940 as an officers’ subcamp of Stalag IV-A

contact marks evident on the turtle shell face

pasted to a card stock backer and measuring 135 mm (w) x 105 mm (h)

two Gefreiter sleeve badges

Austria, Imperial. Two First War Patriotic Rings GTRexclude both lugs having been replaced)In silvered zinc, a ring presenting a thick band with raised cross hatch details, a superimposed disc adhered to the top presenting the left facing bust of Kaiser Wilhelm, measures 19. 98mm (w) x 11. 23mm (h of central disc), weighs 3. 5 grams, size 7. 75 dark patina, in very fine condition. In silvered zinc, a ring presenting a carved floralesque band, the superimposed emblem presents the Austrian double headed eagle, measures 18. 80mm (w) x 16. 10mm