Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge
(Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi-coloured enamels, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with red enameled arms trimmed in white, with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 29 mm (w) x 29 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.