Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class To Leutnant Ernst Schaller Auction Diplock was awarded the Military

Diplock was awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field for actions during the Battle of Amiens and the advance to victory (Division 0

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the badge exhibiting residue in the recessed areas from cleaning

as an Observer and was to take part in several aerial engagements

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Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class To Leutnant Ernst Schaller Auction Diplock was awarded the Military(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (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 day of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a screw meeting a backplate and nut, inscribed with a recipients name of Ltn.