Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Iron Cross Badges & Insignia Newly Listed marked "First published 1942"

marked "First published 1942"

illustrating the left-facing crowned Polish eagle fronting a cross

s bow style ribbon

lined interior

in 1995 it lost the rank of an order of merit and was reduced to two and the number of categories extended to four

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Iron Cross Badges & Insignia Newly Listed marked "First published 1942"(Eisernes Kreuz, Abzeichen und Insignien). A mixed lot of Iron Cross badges and insignia, including: 1. An 1870 boutonniere, constructed of partially blackened silver, the obverse consisting of a faithful depiction of the award, the reverse with a boutonniere style attachment retaining a period original ribbon, maker marked J. GODET & SOHN, BERLIN, measuring 9. 49 mm (w) x 9. 95 mm (h), demonstrating a consistent patina throughout in addition to some