Germany, Imperial. A Lot Of First World War Period Decorations Archive employed as a mariner

employed as a mariner

bordered at the top and bottom edges with interwoven silver aluminum bullion threading

yet feels very sturdy and durable

Footnote:  Elvyn Middleton was born in Newcastle

Germany, Imperial. A Lot Of First World War Period Decorations Archive employed as a marinerA collection of First World War period decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross, II Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse), a cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border, the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm, the reverse centre with a branch of three oak leaves below the crowned initials