Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Star Of The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross (Museum Display Piece) Hold and two breather holes on

and two breather holes on either side

Appreciating that he could not carry out his task of supporting his platoon from this position he courageously left the comparative safety of his trench and

inscribed "Deutsche Verdienstmedaille" on the inside lid

He attested for service on May 10

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Star Of The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross (Museum Display Piece) Hold and two breather holes on(Stern zum Grokreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The obverse centre bearing a non magnetic iron cross paty, the centre bearing the cipher W the 12 oclock arm bearing a crown and the 6 oclock arm bearing 1914, within a ribbed border, the iron cross paty is superimposed on an eight pointed gilded star, the reverse is plain and bears a vertical pinback with a round wire catch, measuring 79. 05 mm, weighing 69. 8 g, very fine.