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

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17x18cm (7x 71/2)

18 mm (h) and weighing 49

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.