Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Iron Cross Badges & Insignia Newly Listed inscribed “S

inscribed “S

illustrating the left-facing crowned Polish eagle fronting a cross

lined interior

in 1995 it lost the rank of an order of merit and was reduced to two and the number of categories extended to four

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Iron Cross Badges & Insignia Newly Listed inscribed “S(Eisernes Kreuz, Abzeichen und Insignien). A mixed lot of Iron Cross badges and insignia, including: 1. An 1870 boutonniere, constructed of partially blackened silver, the obverse consisting of a faithful depiction of the award, the reverse with a boutonniere style attachment retaining a period original ribbon, maker marked J. GODET & SOHN, BERLIN, measuring 9. 49 mm (w) x 9. 95 mm (h), demonstrating a consistent patina throughout in addition to some