Prussia. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, By The Royal Mint certificate_of_authenticity who fell in defense of

who fell in defense of Paris during the Paris Commune of 1871

He was treated and returned to duty one week later

inscribed "REG 14/1919" below the arms

unmarked but of typical Bertrand

" (patent) on the reverse of the eagle

Prussia. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, By The Royal Mint certificate_of_authenticity who fell in defense of(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked KO for Knigliches Mnzamt Orden on the reverse; measuring 43. 19 mm (w) x 43. 19 mm