Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Ko Newly Listed which contributes to the progress

which contributes to the progress of the country and especially to the region

three in the Regular Force and one in the primary reserve

(Ostlegionen Ärmelschilder)

engraved to "HARRY PARSONS" on the reverse

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Ko Newly Listed which contributes to the progress(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, 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 reverse with en elongated block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked KO for a widely