Germany, Imperial. An Anti-England First War Propaganda Pin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse a Maltese shaped

the obverse a Maltese shaped cross with a central gilt-edged black enamel medallion inscribed in gilt with “Verdun

the reverse of the belt fabricated from a fine black wool

1957 Version - Silvered tombac

on original full length silk sash

with a 15 mm wide soft white sweatband

Germany, Imperial. An Anti-England First War Propaganda Pin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac the obverse a Maltese shapedIn gilded metal and enamels, the central inscription GOTT STRAFE ENGLAND, surrounded by the enamelled flags of the central powers, horizontal pin on reverse, maker marked GESET. GESCHUTZT., measures 29. 8mm (w) x 29. 5mm (h), enamels intact, light contact, remains in very fine condition.