Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge in Silver, with Period Case Province of China on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from a trapezoidal backplate with horizontal pinback

silver slightly tarnished

During the battle the Bismarck had been hit by HMS Prince of Wales causing damage to her fuel tanksand disabling one of her engines

gilt is well worn on the entirety of cross

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Patriotic Badge in Silver, with Period Case Province of China on loop for suspension from(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 Abzeichen in Silber mit Etui). Constructed of silver with enamels, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, stamped with a hallmark of CW and a silver content number of 800, measuring 24. 73 mm (w) x 25. 22 mm (h), weighing 5. 0 grams, accompanied by a period case, constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux dark blue leather exterior liner, the interior with a white satin lid