{"product_id":"original-imperial-german-pre-wwi-hand-engraved-veterans-organization-gorget-with-original-chain-dated-1908","title":"Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Hand-Engraved Veterans Organization Gorget with Original Chain - Dated 1908","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. One-of-a-Kind. This is a gorgeous Imperial German Pre-WWI era gorget issued by a Veteran’s Association, likely of veterans of the Franco-Prussian War. The gorget bears a gorgeous silver front plate with laurels and flags around a piece in the center which is engraved:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDerein ehem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e160 ev\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssociation (Former)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e160\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back of the gorget is engraved:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGewidmesnom Derein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eehem , 65 er\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Bonn d. 4.10.08\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated to the Association\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— A former member of the Class of '65\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonn, October 4, 1908\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the front, the two corners have small Imperial Eagle devices. The silver is a bit tarnished but is in great shape. The engraving on the back is much clearer and dates the gorget to October 4th, 1908. Both hooks are retained for attachment of the chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain is made up of 47 chained ovular brass pieces and fits onto the gorget very well. This would be an outstanding piece to complement a Dunkelblau uniform from the Pre-WWI period. Requires a bit more research!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45042227052613,"sku":"ONJR26MYMF085","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/926DBF82-9155-480A-8F71-CE92D5B13706.jpg?v=1780076965","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-imperial-german-pre-wwi-hand-engraved-veterans-organization-gorget-with-original-chain-dated-1908","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}