Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge certificate_of_authenticity the external tassels are frayed

the external tassels are frayed at the ends

with the Dunkirk Seaplanes

as Chief of Regulating Staff

centre presenting a detailed handmade insignia surrounded by the inscription A LA LEALTAD ACRISOLADA in silver gilt

the reverse with an inscription of “AL MERITO” (“FOR MERIT”) inside of a laurel wreath

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge certificate_of_authenticity the external tassels are frayed(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.