Germany, Heer. A 1914 Iron Cross Lapel Badge GTRexclude junior officers of the 88th

junior officers of the 88th who rose rapidly from the rank of Lieutenant to acting regimental commander often lacked the experience writing detailed after action reports

worn with partial attempted removal of swastika

A Luftwaffe Issue Narvik Schild

enamels exhibiting only minor wear with only small hairline cracks to rings

measuring 118 mm x 112 mm

Germany, Heer. A 1914 Iron Cross Lapel Badge GTRexclude junior officers of the 88th(Eisernes Kreuz Brustabzeichen). Constructed of silvered and blackened bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 27 mm (h) x 22. 5 mm (w), in very fine condition.