An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Second War Manufacture Screw-Back Version Auction Cap Badge: pickled brass

Cap Badge: pickled brass

Italian issue manufactured during WWII

when Murray couldn't keep up with the work

suspension clasp fits loose and slides but remains attached to the medal thanks to its raised rim

with the 5th Battalion

An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Second War Manufacture Screw-Back Version Auction Cap Badge: pickled brassAn Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a soldered on nut for screw back attachment, but missing the screw back plate; measuring 44. 43 mm x 44. 33 mm; weighing 16. 1