Germany. Nine First And Second War German Badges Hold A Second Class Order of

A Second Class Order of the Iron Crown constructed of gilded bronze

marked "STERLING" and the maker marked "AE" on the reverse

as the USS Asheville had been "lost due to enemy action while en route from Java to Australia"

central round panel measures 50mm

Germany. Nine First And Second War German Badges Hold A Second Class Order ofIn bronze or silver with enamels, six are maker marked, one with the owner's name scratched on the reverse, ranging in size from 21 mm to 28 mm, all with pinbacks, enamel chipping evident on the Gustavsburg Singing Badge, all others with intact enamels, ranging from better than fine to near extremely fine.