Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic 1914 Iron Cross Badge Auction and later participated in the

and later participated in the spring 1940 invasion of France

surrounded by a red enamelled ring inscribed INST MDCCLXXII GUSTAF DEN III

5 cm in length)

one of Ewald von Kleist

surface contact to enamels

Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic 1914 Iron Cross Badge Auction and later participated in the(Patriotische Abzeichen). Constructed of Gold plated metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath surrounding a 1914 Iron Cross, the reverse with an integral loop connecting to an original length of II Class award ribbon, unmarked, measuring 25. 66 mm in diameter, weighing 4. 5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), a striking example of patriotica in extremely fine condition.