Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of Veterans Association Badges Auction circa 1860

circa 1860

including a Military Merit Cross

wearing a Spanish Cross

Patrick Anthony Porteous (original signature of "Pat Porteous VC" in red ink

measuring 43 mm (w) x 105 mm (h)

Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of Veterans Association Badges Auction circa 1860(Kriegerbund Abzeichen). A pair of veterans association badges, including a Prussian badge, constructed of bronze with enamels, horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 28 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), the hanger measuring 27 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), in very fine condition, and; a Lothringen (Lorraine) badge, constructed of silvered bronze, vertical pinback, the reverse maker marked J. HOFFMANN, STRASSBURG, measuring 35 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), in very fine condition.