Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, c. 1930 Archive Patriarch Benedict was critical of

Patriarch Benedict was critical of the 'ecumenist' policies of Patriarch Athenagoras of Constantinople

and minor fatigue to the shaft paint

the centrepiece image has faded and the silver base demonstrates a consistent patina

An extremely rare and early poster issued by the German Democratic Party

The regiment participated in the Siege of Sevastopol in the winter of 1854

Germany, Imperial. An Observer’s Badge, c. 1930 Archive Patriarch Benedict was critical of(Beobachterabzeichen). Constructed of silvered brass with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of an oval oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, topped by a German State Crown, surrounding a ribbed field overlaid by a red enameled square with a black and white centrepiece, the reverse with two blasted voids accommodating the attachment for the obverse applique, with a wide crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round