Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Miniature Group Archive Die-stamped silvered metal

Die-stamped silvered metal

all edged with white wool trim

where he earned his WWII CVSM and WM

with French hallmark denoting Paris import small Gold items since 1895

Footnote: The Patriotic Order of Merit was a national award granted annually in the German Democratic Republic (GDR)

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Miniature Group Archive Die-stamped silvered metal(Minaturen Kette). A miniature medal chain featuring five decorations, including an 1870 Iron Cross, silver with enamels, measuring 14. 89 mm (w) x 17. 72 mm (h); an Order of the Red Eagle, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, measuring 16. 37 mm (w) x 18. 60 mm (h); an Order of the Crown, constructed of gilded bronze with multi coloured enamels, measuring 14. 42 mm (w) x 16. 97 mm (h); a Belgian Order of Leopold, constructed of