Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class Miniature Badge GTRexclude with the blackened core showing

with the blackened core showing some very light decay of the paint

along with a small stain on the inside cotton lining on the left hip and rust evident on the hook and bar closure at the waist

followed by a transfer on December 2nd for Basic Airborne Training at Fort Benning

The interior is lined in a moss green rayon

In April 1945

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class Miniature Badge GTRexclude with the blackened core showing(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse Miniatur). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 23 mm (w) x 26 mm (h), in very fine condition.