Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Bracelet consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from its period originalr ibbon

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Reserve-Division

inscribed “Verdienst” (German - Merit) in silver lettering

Footnote: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Bracelet consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on loop for suspension from(Armkette). Constructed of gilded and ribbed brass, the exterior bearing a central silvered and blackened 1914 Iron Cross, flanked by clusters of oak leaves, the interior with a plaque bearing an engraved inscription of ERINNERUNG A. D. WELTKRIEG (IN MEMORY OF THE WORLD WAR), opening on a swivel hinge with a functional catch and stabilizing chain, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 55 mm, a superb example of patriotic jewellery sold to raise money for