An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Archive A First War Canadian Belt

A First War Canadian Belt

He joined the Imperial Army as a volunteer in 1914

LONDON" on the bottom

fronted by three furled flags with laurel wreaths at the top of each flagpole

Bolster was assigned to Army Headquarters and was placed as a Clerk "C"

An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Archive A First War Canadian BeltSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, vaulted, maker marked with a "square" (unknown but possibly Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim), 41. 7 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual hooks, extremely high quality, exhibiting scattered black paint loss on the arms, better than very fine. Footnote: This cross was a private purchase, the hooks having been added to ensure the award adhered snugly to the uniform: a very uncommon feature. Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim