Germany, Imperial. A Rare 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by H.B.G. Auction department IIb (rehabilitation of NCOs

department IIb (rehabilitation of NCOs and crews)

A 3rd class wounded badge is attached to the left breast pocket

40 mm (h) x 21

an issue of “Der Lastensegler” (The Military Glider)

Germany, Imperial. A Rare 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by H.B.G. Auction department IIb (rehabilitation of NCOs(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 elongated block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, the pinback