Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Königliches Münzamt Orden, Berlin Hold where the wound was dressed

where the wound was dressed and a long posterior splint was placed on his leg

each strap with seven reinforced eyelets

The scabbard is constructed of black-painted steel with nickel-silver fittings

reverse centre presenting the institution year of 1882 on a red enameled background

reverse presents stains

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Königliches Münzamt Orden, Berlin Hold where the wound was dressed(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 straight pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked KO (Knigliches Mnzamt