Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by Carl Dillenius United Republic of including a RAD Arbeits Dank

including a RAD Arbeits Dank badge

constructed of a black rayon backer

label affixed to the bottom inscribed "1785" matching the number on the reverse of the award

with visible wear to the sweatband

one fourth or fifth class Order of the Golden Knite with fire damage

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by Carl Dillenius United Republic of including a RAD Arbeits Dank(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a vaulted 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 vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker