Germany, Imperial. A EK II Medal Pair Auction 59 mm long needle pin

59 mm long needle pin

scratches evident on the reverse from the name erasing

then once again struck off strength to the 3rd Infantry Battalion for overseas service in the French theatre on February 14th

in bronze (previously cleaned)

Footnote: This skull is similar in appearance to early SS skull except crossbones are polished

Germany, Imperial. A EK II Medal Pair Auction 59 mm long needle pin(Ordensschnalle). A medal bar featuring two decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves,