Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Hold affixed to period original triangular

affixed to period original triangular war decoration ribbon with hook and eye

PHILADELPHIA AUG

Silvered die-stamped aluminum buckle on the right end

8 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its ball suspension

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Hold affixed to period original triangular(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 arn with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 17 mm