Germany, Imperial. A 1915 Trench Art Patriotic Bracelet Hold With War Decoration (KD)

With War Decoration (KD)

Although the government and the state were nominally under civilian control under a constitution

all in silver bullion wire

with both plates of the simulated stag horn grip (carved from wood) are held in place by two rivets and central pins

Wien VII” on reverse

Germany, Imperial. A 1915 Trench Art Patriotic Bracelet Hold With War Decoration (KD)(Grabenarbeit Armkette). Constructed of gilded bronze, the exterior bearing a black enameled 1914 Iron Cross, flanked by dates 1914 1915 on hollow backgrounds, the interior with a date of 1915 flanked by initials H. E. and M. H., opening with a functional spring catch with exterior stud release, otherwise unmarked, measuring 66 mm (w) x 58 mm (h),