Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, Ii Class, Rare Prinzen Size Newly Listed 1st Class Grade (silver

1st Class Grade (silver

recessed and slotted medal bed

when as reported by Lieutenant-Colonel William J

He was a resident of Owen Sound

measures 30 mm (w) x 32 mm (h)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, Ii Class, Rare Prinzen Size Newly Listed 1st Class Grade (silver(Eiserne Kreuze). 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 FW, with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbering on the lower arm, measuring 35. 00 mm (w)