Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by KO visually-hidden They provided also a large

They provided also a large percentage of the personnel necessary

37 mm x 48 mm

scattered gilt wear on the suspension loop on the Grand Cross

affixed with all four reverse attachment prongs to a magnetic metal backplate with a field-grey wool liner indicating Heer (Gebirgsjäger) issue and with an intact paper backer

Footnote: Awarded to civil servants and cadres of all services who distinguish themselves by great sacrifice and dedication while serving in dangerous areas

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by KO visually-hidden They provided also a large(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 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,