Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction insignia has been reattached by

insignia has been reattached by adhesive

surrounding by the inscription AL MERITO EN CAMPAÑA (Merit in Campaign)

he was a fisherman

147566 Private Robert Moore

oxidation evident on three medals

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction insignia has been reattached by(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (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 barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 61 mm