Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Case, By Hinrich Petersen Auction Archive discolouration over exterior and leather

discolouration over exterior and leather cracking in several spots

with some moderate staining on the bottom of the page

The inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red painted lined with a silver core in the middle

with superposed obverse centrepiece in bronze gilt consisting of a four armed cross

There was definitely some discrepancy in his age

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Case, By Hinrich Petersen Auction Archive discolouration over exterior and leather(Etui). A hard shelled case of issue, constructed of dark red faux leather, the exterior lid presents an Iron Cross and inscribed DER DANK DES VATERLANDES (THANKS TO THE FATHERLAND), the interior lid lined in white satin presenting a black white red German national colours ribbon, maker marked with sticker on bottom exterior stating HINRICH PETERSEN PAPIERAUSSTATTUNGEN WISMARK 1 M. HEDGE 5, measuring 77 mm (w) x 118 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), presenting