Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross Badge Auction Archive maker’s mark “LGB” and “Sterling”

maker’s mark “LGB” and “Sterling”

white and red enamels depicting a time of period Spanish coat of arms

with hole for attachment - currently with remnants of the original attachment string

crazing and chipping evident in the centrepiece rings

50 and during further pumping

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross Badge Auction Archive maker’s mark “LGB” and “Sterling”(Abzeichen). A small bronze Iron Cross with black enamelled arms bordered in white enamel, with a crown on the 12 oclock arm and the date 1915 on the 6 oclock arm, the obverse centre presents a red enamelled cross patte, the reverse plain, measuring 27. 85 mm (w) x 28. 23 mm (h), on loop for suspension, and in very fine condition.