Germany, Imperial; Austria, Empire; Hungary, Kingdom; Turkey, Ottoman Empire. Four First War Patriotic Badges Auction Archive marked on reverse with code

marked on reverse with code “134” for maker Otto Klein & Co

The decoration was awarded on October 19

The Oak Leaves followed on December 19

lightly frayed original U

Germany, Imperial; Austria, Empire; Hungary, Kingdom; Turkey, Ottoman Empire. Four First War Patriotic Badges Auction Archive marked on reverse with codeIncludes: 1. Central Powers Patriotic Badge: two piece construction, in silver with red, white, green, yellow and black enamels, museum marked "60" on the reverse, illustrating a shield bearing four flags, clockwise from the upper left: the Austrian Empire, Imperial Germany, the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of Hungary, the shield mounted to a base with the two headed Austrian eagle surmounted by the royal crown, measuring 23. 3 mm (w) x 27. 2 mm