Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge in Silver, with Period Case Republic of measuring 68 mm in width

measuring 68 mm in width x 101

Gordon Williamson traces its history and design from 1813 and gives brief notes on all the principal recipients in various wars including the Napoleonic

redeeming themselves through front service

identifying Schuberth as member 1022 of the Völkische Not- und Kampf-gemeinschaft Kulmbach

The hilt’s basket takes the form of a stylized lion’s head with a finely-detailed main

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge in Silver, with Period Case Republic of measuring 68 mm in width(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 Abzeichen in Silber mit Etui). Constructed of silver with enamels, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, stamped with a hallmark of CW and a silver content number of 800, measuring 24. 73 mm (w) x 25. 22 mm (h), weighing 5. 0 grams, accompanied by a period case, constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the interior with a white satin lid