Germany, Heer. A 1914 Iron Cross Lapel Badge GTRexclude enamels exhibiting only minor wear

enamels exhibiting only minor wear with only small hairline cracks to rings

junior officers of the 88th who rose rapidly from the rank of Lieutenant to acting regimental commander often lacked the experience writing detailed after action reports

was treated in the field

worn with partial attempted removal of swastika

A Luftwaffe Issue Narvik Schild

Germany, Heer. A 1914 Iron Cross Lapel Badge GTRexclude enamels exhibiting only minor wear(Eisernes Kreuz Brustabzeichen). Constructed of silvered and blackened bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 27 mm (h) x 22. 5 mm (w), in very fine condition.