A First And Second War Iron Cross 1914 And War Merit Cross First Class With Swords Stick Pin Hold just in time for participation

just in time for participation in the Second Battle of El Alamein

then struck off strength to the 4th Infantry Battalion as Batman to Colonel Labatt on proceeding overseas to the French theatre on May 13

maker marked and marked "STERLING" on the reverse of the bar

In stamped brass with nickel silver faceplate affixed by two rivets

A First And Second War Iron Cross 1914 And War Merit Cross First Class With Swords Stick Pin Hold just in time for participationA first and second war German stick pin, with a miniature Iron Cross 1914 and a War Merit Cross First Class with Swords; 52 mm long knurled pin; maker marked L 24 on the reverse; measuring 17 mm x 9 mm; near mint condition.