Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Hesse Patriotic Badge By W. Sauerwein GTRexclude original ribbons on the pair

original ribbons on the pair sewn together at the ends from previous suspension mounting

awarded 19

hallmarked SILBER on loop as well as a boars head denoting French 900 silver

with green enameled interior wreath denoting a lower grade war decoration

stating that he had previous military service with the 3rd Field Troop C

Hesse, Grand Duchy. A Hesse Patriotic Badge By W. Sauerwein GTRexclude original ribbons on the pair(Patriotisches Abzeichen). Constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked W. SAUERWEIN, MAINZ, measuring 36 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.