Austria, Imperial. A Patriotic Iron Cross Medal Auction and 37437311 Tail Gunner S/Sergeant

and 37437311 Tail Gunner S/Sergeant John O

white and yellow threading embroidered on both sides

he was helped by poor Allied leadership

inscribed "36

four reverse attachment prongs missing

Austria, Imperial. A Patriotic Iron Cross Medal Auction and 37437311 Tail Gunner S/SergeantAn Iron Cross paty constructed of bronze and white and black enamels, the obverse bears a central double headed eagle, the arms are of black enamel with a white enamel border, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown and the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1914 15, the reverse is plain and bears the maker mark GES GESCHTZ, on an ornate teardrop shaped black enamel suspension loop, measuring 31. 06 mm (w) x 34. 56 mm (h), very fine.