A First War German Silver Patriotic Medal Newly Listed brass button bearing a crowned

brass button bearing a crowned anchor at the shoulder end

(for Gallantry in field)

official issue with "Stielhenkelose" suspension

cross is extremely fine

In 1878 and 1879

A First War German Silver Patriotic Medal Newly Listed brass button bearing a crownedSilver, obverse illustrating the right facing busts of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and inscribed "EINIG UND STARK." (Single and Strong) above, reverse illustrating the Iron Cross 1914 within a wreath composed of branches of laurel leaves and oak leaves and inscribed "GOTT MIT UNS" (God Is With Us) above, 28 mm, integral loop suspension, very light contact, spotting, near extremely fine.