Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic 1914 Iron Cross Badge Auction 90 mm (w) and weighing

90 mm (w) and weighing 23

and later participated in the spring 1940 invasion of France

and hence in goof/fair condition

surrounded by a red enamelled ring inscribed INST MDCCLXXII GUSTAF DEN III

He was captured by American soldiers in 1945 and convicted for his perpetration of the Bataan Death March as well as other crimes

Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic 1914 Iron Cross Badge Auction 90 mm (w) and weighing(Patriotische Abzeichen). Constructed of Gold plated metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath surrounding a 1914 Iron Cross, the reverse with an integral loop connecting to an original length of II Class award ribbon, unmarked, measuring 25. 66 mm in diameter, weighing 4. 5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), a striking example of patriotica in extremely fine condition.