Germany, Schuma. An Nco’s M53 Cap Insignia Auction Archive Order of the Iron Crown

Order of the Iron Crown with bronze wreath and Turkey (Ottoman Empire): 1915 Campaign Star (Iron Crescent 1915)

The school expanded registration to include the first female students in 1972

the tassels in multiple strands of maroon embroidery surrounded by strands of twisted silvered bullion wire

The sun’s rays are crafted of heavily silvered tombac with partial gilding on the head of the tiger and the swords (separately attached)

Germany, Schuma. An Nco’s M53 Cap Insignia Auction Archive Order of the Iron Crown(Schutmannschaft Kappenabzeichen). Constructed of silvery gray and black BeVo style machine embroidery on a black rayon backer; measuring 49 mm (w) x 54 mm (h); in mint and unissued condition.