Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction the obverse designer/engraver marked V

the obverse designer/engraver marked V

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

as mentioned under "State Intelligence" in the London Gazette 43075 of Tuesday

after a solemn ceremony on Sunday

wreath gilded (about 40% off finish remains)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction the obverse designer/engraver marked V(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.