Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Newly Listed consisting of 1) A Boutonniere

consisting of 1) A Boutonniere with an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class ribbon

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His father was born in Sweden and his mother was born in Iowa

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Newly Listed consisting of 1) A Boutonniere(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (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 central threaded lug retaining an original backplate and nut, unmarked, measuring 42. 68 mm (w)