Germany, Imperial. A Pair of First World War Patriotic Rings

(1. Weltkrieg patriotischer Fingerring). A pair of First World War patriotic rings, including:

1. An Austro-German alliance ring, constructed of a silvered metal alloy, the exterior bearing an oval medallion overlaid by leftward-facing profiles of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Emperor Franz Joseph, set within an inscription of “TREUE 1914” (“LOYALTY 1914”), unmarked, corresponding to a size 8, weighing 4.5 grams, in extremely fine condition.

2. A first war year ring, constructed of a silvered and blackened metal alloy, the exterior bearing a central black Iron Cross, flanked by dates “1914-1915”, the interior bearing a raised inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”), unmarked, corresponding to a size 6.5, weighing 2.4 grams, in near extremely fine condition.