Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross First Class By K.a.g. Auction Archive a broad red enameled ring

a broad red enameled ring inscribed “ALTIOR ADVERSIS” (Against all Odds) in silver gilt

surface rust on the reverse

member since 1932

He attended the Torpedo School at HMS Vernon in Portsmouth on June 10

taken on strength at West Sandling

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross First Class By K.a.g. Auction Archive a broad red enameled ring(1914 Eisernes Kreuz I. Klasse). A Cross Patte of multi piece construction with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver border, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, reverse plain with a barrel hinge, banjo style pinback, and round wire catch, pinback marked K. A. G. for unknown maker, measuring 43. 22 mm (w) x 43. 25 mm (h) weighing 14. 5 grams, in better than very fine condition.