Vintage Art Deco Bee Brooch German DLV Greifen Kunst

This amazing Art Deco bee brooch is made of solid 835 silver.
Measurements: 1 3/8 by 13/16 inches.

Hallmarks: 835, DLV, Greifen Kunst
The name translates to "Grasping Art" (with "Greifen" meaning "griffin" and "Kunst" meaning "art"). 

DLV stands for Deutscher Landfrauenverein, the German Rural Women’s Association—a national organization supporting rural women in Germany. 

Condition: Excellent with minor patina