Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Iron Cross Republic of Issue 1866-1918

Issue 1866-1918

his citation stating "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “1914” clasp

specifically near the tips of the arms

named to Kaiser as a Leutnant of 2

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Iron Cross Republic of Issue 1866-1918(Eisernes Kreuze). Constructed of blackened bronze, consisting of a vaulted Cross Patte, the obverse with black enameled arms trimmed with ribbed borders, bearing a central circular laurel leaf wreath surrounding a raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the six oclock arm bearing a raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, topped by a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a raised date of 1813 topped by a crown, the reverse with a barrel