Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction wreath gilded (about 40% off

wreath gilded (about 40% off finish remains)

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

New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs

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

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction wreath gilded (about 40% off(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.