Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Brooch United Republic of The issuance of an accolade

The issuance of an accolade was approved by the President on 16 September 1943 in recognition of the sacrifice made by these soldiers who died in line of duty in the service of their country

8 mm (w) x 41

After that Boroević fell back to Velden

Gau Passau - In stamped bronze (53x69mm)

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Brooch United Republic of The issuance of an accolade(Patriotische Brosche). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamel, the obverse consisting of a black enameled oval border with silvered floral designs, surrounding a central raised German national eagle overlaid by a coat of arms and with feathering highlighted in silver, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.