Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class GTRexclude one marked “Otwis-Plastik” on the

one marked “Otwis-Plastik” on the reverse

He rejoined the 3rd Battalion in the field on March 15

gold and enamels

backed by a cluster of linden leaves

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class GTRexclude one marked “Otwis-Plastik” on the(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 a period original backplate, unmarked, measuring 43. 58 mm (w) x