Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, By The Unknown Maker K.a.g. GTRexclude 1920 and was promoted to

1920 and was promoted to Major on August 14th

and therefore in very fine condition

40+35 Reichspfennig stamp with Winterhilfswerk (WHW) designation

surrounded by a blue enamelled ring circumscribed “Den 18 Januar 1851” (The 18th January 1851)

Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, By The Unknown Maker K.a.g. GTRexclude 1920 and was promoted to(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, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; the pin is marked K. A. G. on the reverse; measuring 42. 86 mm (w) x 43. 09 mm (h);