Japan, Empire. A Field Officer’s Badge Buy Now Iron Merit Cross (Eisernes Verdienstkreuz):

Iron Merit Cross (Eisernes Verdienstkreuz): in war materials

impressed around the rim "HERZOGTH GOTHA VND ALTENBVRG MDCCCXIV-MDCCCXV"

the Luftwaffe Honour Goblet (7 October 1941)

this piece appears to have been made by a French jeweler

the cross demonstrates crude refinishing with evidence of surface oxidation

Japan, Empire. A Field Officer’s Badge Buy Now Iron Merit Cross (Eisernes Verdienstkreuz):In aluminum, gilt and brass, an oval decoration with five point star superimposed on the obverse, encircled by a gilt wreath, the reverse features a vertical pin with slot lock including pin, measures 36 mm (w) x 45. 5 mm (h), light wear, very fine. Footnote: Awarded to those ranked Major to Brigadier.