Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction with a central vertical pinback

with a central vertical pinback having been added

Commander Ayres' highly competent leadership and exemplary conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service

measuring 330 mm x 202 mm

(Hose für Männer der Panzertruppe)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction with a central vertical pinback(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 raised vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, stamped with a silver