Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction New York Division of Military

New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

an additional black velvetine strip sewn along the forehead area

within a ring bearing a raised inscription of “MEINE EHRE HEIßT TREUE” (“MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY”)

the obverse designer/engraver marked V

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction New York Division of Military(Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse bearing a central 1914 Iron Cross executed in black enamel with silvered features, situated atop an enameled rhombus with stylized black floral designs set within a white border, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 32 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.