Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction measures 36 mm (w) x

measures 36 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

the obverse presenting a black-and-white photograph of a group of POWs posing in front of their barracks

golden-tan coloured rayon diamond pattern tresse chevron in a V-shape

specifically the Department for Army Recruitment (Abteilung Heeresnachwuchs)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction measures 36 mm (w) x(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.