edge tears and wear evident
the eagle measures 70 mm (w) x 32 mm (h)
Stahlhelm: Evolution of the German Steel Helmet (1971)
Footnote: The Imperial Order of the Iron Crown was one of the highest orders of merit of Austria and Austria-Hungary until 1918
the reverse depicting the crowned royal monogram
Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot Of First World War Patriotic Badges United Republic of edge tears and wear evident(Abzeichen). A mixed lot of three First World War patriotic badges, including: 1. A large brooch, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, the obverse consisting of a detailed German imperial eagle within a stylized border, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 37 mm (w) x 25 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. 2. An eagle badge, constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, the obverse consisting of a central