Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic 1914 Iron Cross Badge Auction surrounded by a red enamelled

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

and later participated in the spring 1940 invasion of France

5 cm in length)

framed by oak leaves on the left and laurel leaves on the right

The interior is fully encompassed along the side walls with a brown leather sweatband measuring 42 mm in width

Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic 1914 Iron Cross Badge Auction surrounded by a red enamelled(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.