Germany, Weimar Republic. A Patriotic 1914 Iron Cross Sweetheart Pin Archive This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 257 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

The order ceased to exist with the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918

Metagama on October 25

measuring 36 mm (w) x 75 mm (h)

the shield’s reverse shows the maker mark 20-10K G

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Patriotic 1914 Iron Cross Sweetheart Pin Archive This particular buckle is illustrated(Brosche). A First War period German brooch constructed from a gilded piece of an artillery shell driving band, featuring a black enamelled Iron Cross with oak leaves on either side, reverse presents a horizontal pinback, measures 52 mm (w) x 10 mm (h), and in overall very fine condition.