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

the obverse designer/engraver marked V

an additional black velvetine strip sewn along the forehead area

Showa Enthronement Commemorative Medal (instituted in 1928

signature of the Acting Secretary of the Navy at the lower right

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.