Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction Archive maker marked SCHNABEL KFB

maker marked SCHNABEL KFB

measuring 36 mm (w) x 8

the crowned two-headed eagle with shield insignia between each of the four arms having been removed

French Ambassador to the United States

McDonald was Mentioned in Despatches in the London Gazette on December 16

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge Auction Archive maker marked SCHNABEL KFB(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.