Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Ko, With Veterans Association Cross In Silver Hold The required minimum points total

The required minimum points total was 2

stating that he he had twelve years previous service with the Royal Sussex Regiment and four years with the 88th Regiment

Commander Military Division - First Type

tips of two arms are bent with blue enamel loss evident on the reverse behind the points of impact

featuring a cross with central medallion inscription FJ and reverse medallion bearing the date 1849

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Ko, With Veterans Association Cross In Silver Hold The required minimum points total(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse mit Kriegerbund Abzeichen in Silber). 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 date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a block hinge and vertical pinback