Germany, Weimar Republic. A 47th Reserve Division Veteran’s Badge
(Erinnerungsabzeichen der 47. Reserve-Division). Constructed of patinated zink, the obverse bearing a central wreathed 1914 Iron Cross, circumscribed by an inscription of “EISERNE / 47. RESERVE DIVISION”, the reverse with a clip hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, etched with the the names of key campaigns and engagements involving the unit during the First World War, unmarked, measuring 35.58 mm (w) x 43.54 mm (h), weighing 15.6 grams, with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.

