Germany, Imperial. A Star Of The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, C.1918 Buy Now each constructed of dark green

each constructed of dark green wool and bearing dual machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire insignia bisected by black threaded bands

47 (w) x 23

The Battle of the Scarpe took place over a three day period

The UN peacekeeping forces were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts on December 10

Germany, Imperial. A Star Of The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, C.1918 Buy Now each constructed of dark green(Stern zum Grokreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). An eight pointed radiant star constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse bearing an Iron Cross with blackned iron, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown, the 6 oclock arm bears 1914 and the centre bears the cipher W, the reverse bears a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch with a barrel hinge, measuring 88. 48 mm (w) x 89. 26 mm (h), very fine.