WWI German Iron Cross Sweetheart Necklace women's Malaria was a serious issue

Malaria was a serious issue during the war and the cause of many casualties

There is nothing really wrong with it functionally but it does have some rust on the metal and the blotting paper is a little dirty

Vintage WWI sweetheart purse featuring a US solider and his sweetheart with US flags and a poem on one side and the US army eagle on the other side

The coat is lined

WWI German Iron Cross Sweetheart Necklace women's Malaria was a serious issueVintage WWI German sweetheart necklace depicting an Iron Cross surrounded by leaves. It is unmarked and I am unsure of the metal content. The charm measures a little over an inch. The chain is approximately 18 inches long. It is in good condition with only very minor wear. There are scratches on the back.