Germany, Weimar Republic. A Patriotic Iron Cross Sweetheart Pin Newly Listed a target and regimental shield

a target and regimental shield flanked by branches of evergreens and oak leaves at the base

the threading for the left panel having come away but the panel remains up

1944 and signed in blue ink by a Lieutenant Colonel and Head of the Wehrmeldeamt (Army Recruitment Office) Ansbach

with date August 17

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Patriotic Iron Cross Sweetheart Pin Newly Listed a target and regimental shield(Brosche). A First War period German brooch constructed from a gilded piece of an artillery shell driving band, featuring a black enamelled Iron Cross with oak leaves on either side, reverse presents a horizontal pinback, measures 41 mm (w) x 11 mm (h), and in overall very fine condition.