Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Königliches Münzamt Orden, Berlin Newly Listed with oak leaves through the

with oak leaves through the arms of the cross

The reverse of the insignia has a protective black oilcloth backing and white paper RZM/HJ tag with red printed script

measuring 36 mm x 32 mm

Tobin was the last person to leave the ship

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Königliches Münzamt Orden, Berlin Newly Listed with oak leaves through 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 barrel hinge and straight pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked KO (Knigliches Mnzamt