Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class United Republic of 5) An Eastern People’s Merit

5) An Eastern People’s Merit Medal

first version with two tongues on the reverse

Despite being Chief of the OKW

where he would finish out the war

46 mm x 65

Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class United Republic of 5) An Eastern People’s Merit(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. 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 plain, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 42. 85 mm (w) x 43. 35 mm (h); weighing 14. 1 grams; in overall near very fine