Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Iron Cross Badges & Insignia Newly Listed inscribed “S

inscribed “S

in 1995 it lost the rank of an order of merit and was reduced to two and the number of categories extended to four

marked "First published 1942"

Fullsize Badge (three-piece construction

lined interior

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Iron Cross Badges & Insignia Newly Listed inscribed “S(Eisernes Kreuz, Abzeichen und Insignien). A mixed lot of Iron Cross badges and insignia, including: 1. An 1870 boutonniere, constructed of partially blackened silver, the obverse consisting of a faithful depiction of the award, the reverse with a boutonniere style attachment retaining a period original ribbon, maker marked J. GODET & SOHN, BERLIN, measuring 9. 49 mm (w) x 9. 95 mm (h), demonstrating a consistent patina throughout in addition to some