Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Engraved Version Newly Listed die-holes in all three corners

die-holes in all three corners for uniform attachment

this type of cloth badge was worn by members of the SS Gebirgstruppen (Mountain Troops)

The Order is rare in all classes

Major General William J

where his condition remained "Seriously Ill" as of the 24th

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Engraved Version Newly Listed die-holes in all three corners(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a thick round wire catch, engraved with the date 16. 10. 16, measuring 42. 20 mm (w) x 42. 27 mm (h), weighing 15.