Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction specifically the Department for Army

specifically the Department for Army Recruitment (Abteilung Heeresnachwuchs)

Knight Grand Cross set of insignia comprising: Sash badge

Friedrich-Wilhelm Neumann joined the Prussian Army as a cadet with the 2

He was struck off strength on transfer to the 1st Quebec Regiment on March 10

golden-tan coloured rayon diamond pattern tresse chevron in a V-shape

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction specifically the Department for Army(Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse bearing a central 1914 Iron Cross executed in black enamel with silvered features, situated atop an enameled rhombus with stylized black floral designs set within a white border, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42 mm (w) x 32 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.