Germany, Weimar Republic. An Iron Cross Sweetheart Pin certificate_of_authenticity the first page presents a

the first page presents a dedication in blue ink stating To Doc Goodwin: As an addition to “our” library and with best wishes to a great collector and a fine friend/ Jim Rich New York Feb 1959

with light contact marks but overall near mint condition

reverse stamped “GEMSCO N

1882 by the Guangxu Emperor

The Master specially recommends David McShannon

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Iron Cross Sweetheart Pin certificate_of_authenticity the first page presents a(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 and laurel leaves on either side, reverse presents a horizontal pinback, measures 40 mm (w) x 12 mm (h), with a round medallion suspended below, the obverse states Andenken an (Souvenir of) and the reverse Feindesland (Enemy Territory), measures 10 mm in diameter, and in overall very