Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by KO Hold surrounded by an enameled red

surrounded by an enameled red band inscribed BILL OF RIGHTS

measuring 90 mm (w) x 225 mm (h)

It is dated to September 6

dated to 20 December 1943 (with typo “1934”)

the catch is missing and some soiling and material fatigue are evident

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by KO Hold surrounded by an enameled red(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918). 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 an elongated block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round write catch, maker