Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 Patriotic Wall Plaque, C.1915 Auction the whole under the leadership

the whole under the leadership of Wing Commander Spotswood

just before the capture of Ortona

80 mm (w) x 79 mm (h)

bar suspension with its lightly soiled original ribbon

An early fine quality badge in tombac

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 Patriotic Wall Plaque, C.1915 Auction the whole under the leadershipAn iron cross paty constructed of iron with a magnetic core, the obverse is blackened with three raised borders, the centre bears a cipher W for Wilhelm, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown and the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1914, the iron cross is partially encompassed by an open ended laurel wreath tied with a ribbon in the form of a bow at the bottom, the reverse bears the number 181. 3. and the maker mark GES. GESCH., and a loop (for hanging the