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

(Ringen). A pair of First World War patriotic rings, including:

1. A first war year ring, constructed of a metal alloy finished in a matte silver coating, the exterior bearing a central raised Iron Cross, flanked by a date of “1914”, unmarked, corresponding to a size 8.25, in extremely fine condition.

2. An Austro-German alliance ring, constructed of a metal alloy finished in a matte silver coating, the exterior bearing a central Cross Pattée overlaid by rightward-facing profiles of Emperor Franz Joseph and Kaiser Wilhelm II, flanked by an inscription of “GOTT SEI MIT UNS” (“GOD BE WITH US”), unmarked, corresponding to a size 9.75, in extremely fine condition.