Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge in Silver, with Period Case Province of China with the BWM being included

with the BWM being included with this group and the whereabouts of the Star and VM remaining unknown

the bottom is inscribed “WURTTERMB KRIEGERBUND”

on loop for suspension from a trapezoidal backplate with horizontal pinback

1944 and signed in blue ink by a Major and Deputy Department Chief of the Main Department of the General Staff of the Army

traced with braided double eyes all around the knot

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge in Silver, with Period Case Province of China with the BWM being included(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 Abzeichen in Silber mit Etui). Constructed of silver with enamels, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, stamped with a hallmark of CW and a silver content number of 800, measuring 24. 73 mm (w) x 25. 22 mm (h), weighing 5. 0 grams, accompanied by a period case, constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the interior with a white satin lid