Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Case, By Hinrich Petersen Buy Now 90 x 100mm

90 x 100mm

bearing machine-embroidered gold bullion wire oak leaf branch

maker marked "MURPHY" and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

backed by downward pointing swords in their scabbards

patinated and silvered

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Case, By Hinrich Petersen Buy Now 90 x 100mm(Etui). A hard shelled case of issue, constructed of dark red faux leather, the exterior lid presents an Iron Cross and inscribed DER DANK DES VATERLANDES (THANKS TO THE FATHERLAND), the interior lid lined in white satin presenting a black white red German national colours ribbon, maker marked with sticker on bottom exterior stating HINRICH PETERSEN PAPIERAUSSTATTUNGEN WISMARK 1 M. HEDGE 5, measuring 77 mm (w) x 118 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), presenting