Germany, Heer. A 1914 Iron Cross Lapel Badge GTRexclude with small section of paper

with small section of paper missing

was treated in the field

junior officers of the 88th who rose rapidly from the rank of Lieutenant to acting regimental commander often lacked the experience writing detailed after action reports

First World War Commemorative Cross (bronze gilt

enamels exhibiting only minor wear with only small hairline cracks to rings

Germany, Heer. A 1914 Iron Cross Lapel Badge GTRexclude with small section of paper(Eisernes Kreuz Brustabzeichen). Constructed of silvered and blackened bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 27 mm (h) x 22. 5 mm (w), in very fine condition.