Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Stick Pin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It is the highest decoration

It is the highest decoration awarded in Sweden

all stamped on the reverse with archive marks from the collection of noted historian Heinz J

cypher of Leopold III (1934-1951) on the reverse

The loops retain a matching two-piece hanger

the first day of the Battle of the Somme

Germany, Third Reich. A Patriotic Stick Pin consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac It is the highest decoration(Anstecknadel). Constructed of partially silvered bronze, the obverse featuring a field of primarily transparent cut glass gems framed by black gems of identical composition, overlaid by an elongated swastika similarly executed in black gems, the reverse with a stick pin attachment emanating from a clip hinge, unmarked, measuring 32 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), an unusual privately purchased patriotic pin in extremely fine condition.