For Research Donor Medallion for German POW's 1915 - Any Information?

[AlecH]

I've been offered this donor medallion. From the shape, I take it to be for a woman. One side has a design, which could well be the forerunner of WW2 Partizan's Kampf Badge, vertical sword striking into a nest of snakes with the script - Help for P.O.W.s German 1915. The reverse has a hawk / eagle perched on a globe, I'm not too knowledgeable with German heraldry does any member know from which German state it may signify. The medal appears to be copper with a silver coating. I see this medallion for the first time if members have any information. I'd be pleased to hear from them. At what price do they retail at ?

Regards

Edited September 30, 2011 by AlecH

[AlecH]

Reverse

[Chris Boonzaier]

I had one of these not so long ago, seems to have gotten lost along the way....

The one you show is in terrible condition, you can get really nice ones pretty cheap.

[AlecH]

Chris,

Please bear in mind that macro pictures exaggerates even minor flaws and damage. Actually holding the piece in the hand, the condition is not so bad, crudely made yes, I rather hoped someone would put up another picture of one, to use as a comparison. I've a suspicion, they are all crudely made.

Regards