Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by KO Auction in stamped metal (magnetic)

in stamped metal (magnetic)

and Republic of China: Order of the Resplendent Banner (AKA Order of the Cloud and Banner)

reverse centre with white enameled medallion featuring motto of Leopold II OPES REGUM CORDA SUBDITORUM (The Power Of Rulers Lies In The Hears Of Their Subjects)

constructed of a brass core with a separately applied silvered brass roundel on the obverse

229" stamped

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by KO Auction in stamped metal (magnetic)(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm. (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 an elongated barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker