Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Hold by presenting idealized representations of

by presenting idealized representations of peasants

inscribed in handwritten black ink "LT J

he was serving with the 24th Field Brigade at Jubbulpore

The cap has a twisted

He is reported to have said

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Hold by presenting idealized representations of(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (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 arn with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 17 mm