A 1916 Preliminary Certificate For The Iron Cross 2Nd Class certificate_of_authenticity along with the thumb raised

along with the thumb raised and pledging allegiance

referred to as an "oak leaf sprig")

An 1813 Iron Cross Second Class to Carl Heinrich Ludwig Schoepffer - An example example with blackened iron core(magnetic)

1st Class Grand Cross

The blade of this short bayonet is the style with stepped end

A 1916 Preliminary Certificate For The Iron Cross 2Nd Class certificate_of_authenticity along with the thumb raisedThe third document is a preliminary certificate for the Iron Cross 2nd Class. It is dated to November 22, 1916 and signed by a Colonel and Regiment Commander, the name could be Ulrich or similar. The award itself was received on November 7, 1916. The recipient is reservist Emil Schrder of the 6th Company of the Homeland Defense Infantry Regiment 17. (C: 142)