4. Army

Army badges are among the first pieces for collectors of Great War badges. They were produced in huge numbers, and mostly in a variety of sizes and materials. The 4th Army badge, for example, was produced in three sizes and there were also copies made of steel, grey metal, tombac and silver.

The badge was produced with the years 1914-15, which is the most common. But a year later, it was also produced with the years 1914-16, which is rarer. I have uploaded this version to this post. Postcards embossed with the image of the badge were also made. The copy shown here was decorated with a beautiful spring bouquet drawn by a soldier who had the time