Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Brooch consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked “OLC” on the

maker marked “OLC” on the reverse

During the First World War One

but was maintained following Lebanon's independence in 1943

22 mm (w) x 87

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Brooch consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac maker marked “OLC” on the(Patriotische Brosche). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamel, the obverse consisting of a black enameled oval border with silvered floral designs, surrounding a central raised German national eagle overlaid by a coat of arms and with feathering highlighted in silver, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 45 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.