Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Iron Cross Badges & Insignia Republic of overlaid by a pair of

overlaid by a pair of crossed skies

maker marked KK (for Karnet Kysely)

retired from Field Artillery Reg

Kruppmanufactured a total of 24

In a letter from his mother

Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Iron Cross Badges & Insignia Republic of overlaid by a pair of(Eisernes Kreuz, Abzeichen und Insignien). A mixed lot of Iron Cross badges and insignia, including: 1. An 1870 boutonniere, constructed of partially blackened silver, the obverse consisting of a faithful depiction of the award, the reverse with a boutonniere style attachment retaining a period original ribbon, maker marked J. GODET & SOHN, BERLIN, measuring 9. 49 mm (w) x 9. 95 mm (h), demonstrating a consistent patina throughout in addition to some