Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude Submarine Depot) and Maidstone (1913

Submarine Depot) and Maidstone (1913

Champion in October 1925

It was awarded for the first time in April 1920

Miniature in bronze with silver gilt and enamels

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude Submarine Depot) and Maidstone (1913(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; measuring 42. 61 mm (w) x 42. 60 mm (h); the core of the cross with all of its original paint intact; in overall very fine condition.