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

illustrating a swan (symbolic of Spanish Fascist Youth) with the Fascist yolk and arrows insignia inside a circular gear on its chest

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

18 mm interior diameter

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.