Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction 2 Depot Battery on April

2 Depot Battery on April 22nd

after a solemn ceremony on Sunday

With a clear celluloid moisture shield

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

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction 2 Depot Battery on April(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.