Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac exhibiting light soiling at the

exhibiting light soiling at the lower right

the locket secured in place via staples on either side and featuring a side compartment with a release tab at the top and secured in place via a screw at the side towards the bottom

the reverse with a central inscription of “VERDIENST IM KRIEGE” (“MERIT IN WAR”)

centering gray embroidered wings

an excellent selection of U-Boot Commanders (14)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac exhibiting light soiling at the(Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with black enameled arms and featuring a 1914 Iron Cross executed in silver, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 33 mm (w) x 33 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.