Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by KO Newly Listed both ends of the frame

both ends of the frame with loops for the attachment of the elasticized head straps

is cited by the Commanding General

and bears the signature of Rear Admiral Leo Kreisch

Berlin-Spandau) and size stamped in black ink "57"

the obverse depicting a red cross within a bed or white paint

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by KO Newly Listed both ends of the frame(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (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 block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked