Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude A 1906-1918 Baden Friedrich-Louise Medal

A 1906-1918 Baden Friedrich-Louise Medal - In bronze gilt

reverse showing wear points from use

Where do they mostly come from

Knight's Cross on 20 June 1941 as Oberleutnant zur See and commander of U-552 - 87th Oak Leaves on 11 April 1942 as Kapitänleutnant and commander of U-552

Ernst von Hoeppner (1860–1922)

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude A 1906-1918 Baden Friedrich-Louise Medal(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a vertical pinback; measuring 42. 61 mm (w) x 42. 60 mm (h); the core of the cross with all of its original paint intact; in overall very fine condition.