Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Paper Weight visually-hidden chipping evident in the blue

chipping evident in the blue enamels on the upper arm

he saw multiple postings

18 mm (h) and weighing 49

University of Western Ontario

Poland) in 1911 and was first commissioned as an officer in the 1st Uhlan Regiment

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Paper Weight visually-hidden chipping evident in the blue(Briefbeschwerer). Constructed of polished black marble, the obverse bearing a hand carved Iron Cross style Cross Patte, with a central initial W topped by a royal crown and situated above dates 1914 15, with oak leaves situated between all quadrants, unmarked, measuring 85 mm (w) x 125 mm (l), demonstrating a chip to one corner which has been carefully repaired, a wartime patriotic paperweight in very fine condition.