Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross Patriotic Sweetheart Pin Auction This Battalion was later re-designated

This Battalion was later re-designated as the 11th Battalion

his grave marker formed from a wooden propeller of an aeroplane of the time

48 mm (w) x 49

excellent quality with fine crisp details

the second button from the top on the front with loose threading

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross Patriotic Sweetheart Pin Auction This Battalion was later re-designated(Brosche). A First War period German brooch constructed from a gilded piece of an artillery shell driving band, featuring an Imperial Crown at the centre with oak leaves decorating both sides, the reverse presents a horizontal pinback, measures 35 mm (w) x 8 mm (h), with a black enamelled Iron Cross suspended below, measures 10 cm (w) x 12 mm (h), and in overall extremely fine condition.