Germany, SS. A Germanic Folk Art Silver Brooch, with Case, by Gahr

(Silberbrosche mit Etui). Constructed of silver, the obverse presenting in a stylized animalistic design interspersed with geometric shapes, characteristic of old Germanic (Anglo-Saxon and Nordic) folk art, the reverse with a vertical pinback, maker marked “GAHR, MÜNCHEN” for the firm of Otto and Karolina Gahr, above double Sig runes, measuring 31.02 mm (w) x 56.29 mm (h), weighing 12.1 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux maroon leather exterior liner, the interior with a padded blue rayon lid liner and slotted royal blue velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 80 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), the case demonstrating minor material fatigue, in overall near extremely fine condition.