Germany, Imperial. A Set Of Three Patriotic Iron Cross Brooches United Republic of 1942 and awarded to members

1942 and awarded to members of the Armed Forces of the United States without degree for exceptionally outstanding conduct in the performance of meritorious service to the United States

marked with an anchor (made in Birmingham) and date marked "0" (1913) on the inside front cover

his main concern was the use of formation fighting rather than single effort

when he was wounded in action during the Battle of Vimy Ridge

surface wear evident on both sides

Germany, Imperial. A Set Of Three Patriotic Iron Cross Brooches United Republic of 1942 and awarded to membersGermany, Imperial. An Iron Cross Patriotic Sweetheart Pin, A First War period German brooch constructed from a gilded piece of an artillery shell driving band, featuring an Imperial Crown at the centre with oak leaves decorating both sides, the reverse presents a horizontal pinback, measures 35. 72 mm (w) x 8. 63 mm (h), with a black enamelled 1914 Iron Cross suspended below; Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross Patriotic Sweetheart Pin, A First War