Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, With Case GTRexclude specifically designed for the commandos

specifically designed for the commandos

the photo can be dated to no earlier than late 1938

The upper of the shoulder strap is fabricated in fine silvered bullion wire

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Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, With Case GTRexclude specifically designed for the commandos(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse mit Etui). 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 an elongated block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked,