Germany, Imperial. A Miniature Medal Boutonniere for a Veteran of the German Wars of Unification Republic of with “Die Heimat Dankt Den

with “Die Heimat Dankt Den Tapferen Soldaten” (The Homeland Thanks The Brave Soldiers) and an outline of an Iron Cross 1939 First Class on the reverse

Entering service in 1942

circumscribed by an inscription of “ZUVERLÄSSIGKEITSFAHRT RUND UM DEN BROCKEN” (“RELIABLE DRIVE AROUND THE BROCKEN”)

measuring 94 mm (w) x 37 mm (h))

he remained a prisoner until late 1919

Germany, Imperial. A Miniature Medal Boutonniere for a Veteran of the German Wars of Unification Republic of with “Die Heimat Dankt Den(Miniaturen). A boutonniere featuring six miniature decorations awarded to a veteran of the German Wars of Unification, including a General Honour Cross, a General Honour Decoration II Class, a War Commemorative Medal of 1870 71 for Combatants, a Kniggratz Cross, a Kaiser Wilhelm I Centenary Medal, and a Prussian 9 Year Long Service Award, all constructed of bronze with silver and gilt finish where applicable, suspended from a 55 mm long bar with