Germany, Imperial. A First World War Iron Cross Propaganda Badge Republic of Iron Cross exhibits chipping in

Iron Cross exhibits chipping in the black enamels and is reverse mounted

measuring 27 cm as presented

It took part in the battles around Imphal in March to June 1944

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered silver laurel and oak leaf wreath

There is drama

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Iron Cross Propaganda Badge Republic of Iron Cross exhibits chipping in(Abzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with black enameled arms, bearing a central silvered inscription of WIR WOLLEN SIEGEN! (WE WANT TO WIN!), topped by the monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II and situated above dates 1914 15, the reverse with a clip hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 29 mm (w) x 29 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.