vintage german pin - w/ iron cross

[randazzo1]

Hi all. I'm trying to determine what this pin is for. I found out the little thing on top is a n iron cross. It's a crown with a W and 1914 (presumably the date). I found it along with some old toys in the attic of a house we are restoring.

I have substantial experience with antique and Vintage jewelry. Based on the clasp construction and back marks (ges gesch. 800) I can tell you it's German, 800 silver and pre-1960 for sure.

Is this a war pin? Maybe a type of sweetheart memento?









Tjanks.

It's about 1.75" long and weighs about 3 grams.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Does not look like a war/service pin. Maybe a sweetheart or memorial pin.

 

[randazzo1]

Thanks Charlie. I'll look at examples of them today. Do you think first or second war?

 

[tokenhead]

Thanks Charlie. I'll look at examples of them today. Do you think first or second war?

I'm NOT Charlie but it is ww1,Or at least i'm pretty sure...I'll check my books later&see if i can get you a pic&possibly maker!!! HAPPY HUNTING ALL!!!

 

[randazzo1]

Thanks Tokenhead. Much obliged

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I'm thinking WWI

Here's an Iron Cross in a wreath. Interestingly it says "for Mother" handwritten on the card instead of "Für Mutter" as a German would have - so it may be a war prize rather than a sweetheart gift.


Stewart's Military Antiques - - German WWI Iron Cross Sweetheart Pin - $45.00

 

[Mackaydon]

Your pin may had had some devise in the middle, as here:

Don......

 

[NOLA_Ken]

It's definitely a WW1 Iron Cross, not an official issue piece but likely as others have said a "sweetheart pin" or a mourning pin. It's a pretty cool piece!