Germany, Imperial. A Star Of The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, C.1918 Hold he was designated a Gunner

he was designated a Gunner with the Royal Marine Artillery on November 4

likely done shortly after conclusion of war

pin-backed badge

which is composed of a single piece of richly-detailed gilded bronze

issued on 20 October 1942

Germany, Imperial. A Star Of The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, C.1918 Hold he was designated a Gunner(Stern zum Grokreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). An eight pointed radiant star constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse bearing an Iron Cross with blackned iron, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown, the 6 oclock arm bears 1914 and the centre bears the cipher W, the reverse bears a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch with a barrel hinge, measuring 88. 48 mm (w) x 89. 26 mm (h), very fine.