Germany, Imperial. A First World War Iron Cross Propaganda Badge Republic of measuring 27 cm as presented

measuring 27 cm as presented

A pair of Third Reich merit badges

During his stay at Orpington

Iron Cross exhibits chipping in the black enamels and is reverse mounted

wear evident on the edges exposing the underlying metal framework and cardboard supports

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Iron Cross Propaganda Badge Republic of measuring 27 cm as presented(Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with black enameled arms, bearing a central silvered inscription of WIR WOLLEN SIEGEN! (WE WANT TO WIN!), topped by the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II and situated above dates 1914 15, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 29 mm (w) x 29 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.