Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class certificate_of_authenticity the obverse consisting of an

the obverse consisting of an upward pointing arrow with a broad ring at the base

(Erinnerungszeichen der preußischen Staatseisenbahn für 25 Jahre)

light creasing and soiling with the type remaining extremely legible

with dual prong pinback

the obverse overlaid by a central white enameled medallion bearing a gilded and rightward-facing profile of Duke Albert III

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class certificate_of_authenticity the obverse consisting of an(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked,