WWI German Brooch with Iron Cross - Made from Artillery Shell Band box It works like this

It works like this

There is soldering on the back

Perfect for summer

The padlock is in working order

All in fairly good condition but they do show wear

WWI German Brooch with Iron Cross - Made from Artillery Shell Band box It works like thisVintage WWI brooch made from an artillery shell band. It is carved 1914 1917 with an eagle and swords. A 1914 Iron Cross hangs from the center. I am unsure if this piece was made by a soldier for a sweetheart during the war or a piece made by a veteran to wear himself after the war to commemorate his service (soldiers who were wounded by shrapnel, would turn the piece into something artistic to show what had happened). Either situation is plausible.