$90.00
This pin was made from a section of a driving band from an artillery shell. The pin is gilt colored. It has a representation of an edelweiss on the front along with a dangling enamel Iron Cross. This is a very unusual variation….
GERMANY – PATRIOTIC PIN – ARTILLERY SHELL
This pin was made from a section of a driving band from an artillery shell. The pin is gilt colored. It has a representation of an edelweiss on the front along with a dangling enamel Iron Cross. This is a very unusual variation.
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GERMANY – PATRIOTIC PIN – ARTILLERY SHELL
This pin was made from a section of a driving band from an artillery shell. The pin is gilt colored. It has a representation of an edelweiss on the front along with a dangling enamel Iron Cross. This is a very unusual variation.
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$195.00
PATRIOTIC BOX – FEATURING GENERALFELDMARSCHALL PAUL von HINDENBURG
This patriotic box is the type that probably graced a woman’s dressing table, although it is possible a man might have used it for cuff links, stickpins, and so on. The octagonal metal box is embellished with roses, metal cabochons, and fancy scrollwork. Its crowning glory is a large, high-relief portrait of von Hindenburg in the center of the lid, with the label “Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg.” The box measures 6″ in length, 4″ in width and 3″ in height. It rests on four scroll-decorated feet. The remains of a gilt or silver wash can still be seen, although much of it has worn off over the years. The box itself would appear to be made of tin, or some other base metal. Although it has a lock, the key is missing. Inside, the top lid retains its linen cover. This would enable the owner to insert stickpins or other pieces of jewelry into for safekeeping. Some cotton batting remains inside the box, which may have been used to protect valuables, and keep them from bumping into one another. All in all, this is a very charming patriotic item.
PATRIOTIC BOX – FEATURING GENERALFELDMARSCHALL PAUL von HINDENBURG
This patriotic box is the type that probably graced a woman’s dressing table, although it is possible a man might have used it for cuff links, stickpins, and so on. The octagonal metal box is embellished with roses, metal cabochons, and fancy scrollwork. Its crowning glory is a large, high-relief portrait of von Hindenburg in the center of the lid, with the label “Generalfeldmarschall von Hindenburg.” The box measures 6″ in length, 4″ in width and 3″ in height. It rests on four scroll-decorated feet. The remains of a gilt or silver wash can still be seen, although much of it has worn off over the years. The box itself would appear to be made of tin, or some other base metal. Although it has a lock, the key is missing. Inside, the top lid retains its linen cover. This would enable the owner to insert stickpins or other pieces of jewelry into for safekeeping. Some cotton batting remains inside the box, which may have been used to protect valuables, and keep them from bumping into one another. All in all, this is a very charming patriotic item.
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$125.00
Here is another variation of classic patriotic photograph jewelry. These were commonly set up as pins, while this example is set up as a pendant. What really makes it different are the photographs on BOTH sides of the pendant. One side shows a soldier, and the other side shows his two young sons. It is gold-toned, with a braided decorative frame encircling the basic structure. This is an unusual piece of patriotic jewelry. I have never seen another quite like it.
Here is another variation of classic patriotic photograph jewelry. These were commonly set up as pins, while this example is set up as a pendant. What really makes it different are the photographs on BOTH sides of the pendant. One side shows a soldier, and the other side shows his two young sons. It is gold-toned, with a braided decorative frame encircling the basic structure. This is an unusual piece of patriotic jewelry. I have never seen another quite like it.
German patriotic jewelry, rings, lockets, pendants, and necklaces are a very sentimental category. Each time we are fortunate to receive patriotic jewelry it always seems to come with its own personality. We imagine how this piece was worn by its owner to show their patriotism and support. If you have any questions regarding the German patriotic jewelry please contact us 727.233.6173 or email kgreenfield@derrittmeister.com. Der Rittmeister Militaria has been providing collectors with over 20 years of service and look forward to another 20 years of treasures
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$125.00
This is a silver-toned box that might have been used to hold snuff or pills. It has a hinge so that the box opens by swinging upward……
PILL/SNUFF BOX – DEPICTING FRENCH RAILWAY CAR USED FOR GERMANY’S WW I SURRENDER
This is a silver-toned box that might have been used to hold snuff or pills. It has a hinge so that the box opens by swinging upward. It measures 2″ in diameter and is ½” tall. The upper half features the same design on both the outer and inner sections. The bottom half is silver-toned inside, while its outer section displays a bronze-toned medallion that depicts a railway car. The car is identified for being where the armistice was signed on 11 November 1918. This simple railway car became even more famous in 1940 (twenty-two years later) when Adolf Hitler accepted France’s surrender. He then imposed some of the same harsh terms that had been levied on Germany in 1918.
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