This is a small BOUTONNIERE which represents a WW I U. S. Army pilot badge.
This is a consignment item.
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Dimensions
.75 × .25 in
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PRUSSIA – MINIATURE – KAISER WILHELM II’S ANNUAL INFANTRY REGIMENT SHOOTING PRIZE – 1905
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This is a miniature which was worn on a soldier’s tie chain. I have NEVER seen such an example before……
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This is a miniature which was worn on a soldier’s tie chain. The miniature is for the infantry’s annual regimental shooting competition.
Each year a shooting competition for infantry/cavalry and artillery regiments was held within the German Army. The regiments that compiled the best records received a special prize from the Kaiser. The prize was in the form of a sleeve badge, which was proudly worn by the regiment’s members (enlisted and NCO). The miniature replicates the 1905 badge. It appears at one time the crown may have snapped off, then was re-soldered back into place. I have NEVER seen such an example before.
GERMANY – BOUTONNIERE – FOUR RIBBON – ATTACHED IRON CROSS AND GOLD WOUND BADGE
SKU: 29-44
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Boutonnieres were quite popular among veterans so that they might display their Great War decorations. Here is a particularly interesting example, with four different ribbons…..
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Boutonnieres were quite popular among veterans so that they might display their Great War decorations. Here is a particularly interesting example, with four different ribbons.
Two ribbons are for the Iron Cross, which indicates the man was awarded the 1914 Iron Cross in both the 1st and 2nd Class.
Ribbons also appear for the Hindenburg Cross and the Friedrich Medal from Saxony. Attached to the front of the ribbons is an enamel Iron Cross 1st Class device. Some chipping shows on the enamel surface.
A high-grade Gold Army Wound Badge miniature is also present. It was awarded for five or more wounds or the loss of a limb in service to his country.
