Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Screwback Version, c. 1935 Province of China west of the Copse

west of the Copse

(HJ Sommermütze)

measuring 56 mm (w) x 85 mm (h)

(Generalfeldmarschall Porträt mit Unterschrift)

the photo taped in place to the reverse of the certificate

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Screwback Version, c. 1935 Province of China west of the Copse(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a vaulted 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 post retaining both its original backplate and nut