Germany, Imperial. A First War Decorative Iron Cross Pin Archive a light green and dark

a light green and dark green enamelled wreath of half oak and half laurel leaves between each quadrant

copyrighted in 1969 by the author

the reverse plain with a vertical needle style pin with a round wire catch

maker marked "DESCHLER & SOHN MUCHEN" on the inside lid

a shell exploded nearby blowing away the tailboard of the limber

Germany, Imperial. A First War Decorative Iron Cross Pin Archive a light green and darkIn white metal, silver and enamels, a round badge with pressed designs and black lacquer in the details, the obverse medallion features a patriotic iron cross, the reverse with a horizontal pin, measures 40. 6mm in diameter, weighs 10. 4 grams, minor loss of lacquer on the disc, enamels intact, remains in very fine condition.