Yugoslavia, Kingdom. An Army Cap Badge, C.1940 Buy Now An Iron Cross First Class

An Iron Cross First Class 1939 by P

lower crossguard group marked “He” (for Hessen)

finely executed in gold with red and blue enamels

it is interesting to note that the centre of this badge portrays the badge of the order rather than the usual three crowns

in green case of issue (case slightly damaged on the bottom)

Yugoslavia, Kingdom. An Army Cap Badge, C.1940 Buy Now An Iron Cross First ClassIn silvered copper, illustrating the cypher of King Peter II on the chest of a two headed eagle, surrounded by an open ended wreath of laurel leaves and surmounted by the Royal crown, measuring 40. 7 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), both prongs intact, scattered silvering wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: Peter II (September 6, 1923 November 3, 1970) was the last King of Yugoslavia, and the last reigning member of the Karaorevi dynasty which came to prominence