A First War Iron Cross 1914 First Class Newly Listed from April 30

from April 30

On the 5th of April

He was appointed Lance Corporal on December 31

He makes note of his service in the First War

A First War Iron Cross 1914 First Class Newly Listed from April 30An Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal 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; vertical banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 43. 84 mm x 44. 27 mm; weighing 17 grams; vaulted; moderate wear