WWI German Patriotic Donation Stick Pins (2)
Updated August 7, 2026
| Lot number | 1005659 |
| Category | Firearms & Militaria |
| Auction | The Bagale Collection, Session IV |
| Date | August 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM MDT |
| Auction house | 345 Auction |
| Location | Pueblo West, Colorado |
This pair features two World War I home-front fundraising stick pins. The circular metal medallions are miniature versions of the famous 1916 Gold gab ich zur Wehr (I gave gold for defense, I took iron for honor) charity tokens designed by Paul Hosaeus. The obverse depicts a kneeling woman sacrificing her jewelry next to the inscription "In eiserner Zeit 1916" (In iron times). Each medallion is attached to a long straight stick pin and decorated with a fabric ribbon bow—one in the traditional Imperial German black, white, and red colors, and the other featuring a multi-striped pattern including black, red, white, and yellow. Both pieces show minor age patination and light handling wear. Both measure 2" tall and 2" wide. B
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