Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic 1914 Iron Cross Badge Province of China accompanied by their 10 mm

accompanied by their 10 mm x 35 mm ribbon bar and 3

Stitched onto the peak of the cap is an insignia consisting of a black wool backer bearing a hand-embroidered gold bullion wire National Fascist Party (Partito Nazionale Fascista) insignia in the form of a raised fasces

This second war German identification tag is numbered “40 65066” on both sides of the triple slotted line

the Bronze Grade decoration demonstrates total loss of enamels and significant loss of finish to the base metal while the other two show some flecking of enamels and minor loss of finish

Germany, Imperial. A Patriotic 1914 Iron Cross Badge Province of China accompanied by their 10 mm(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.