A First War Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude (96923 PTE

(96923 PTE

Nice quality cut out example

maker marked "SPORRONG & Co

with large embossed blind seal

he was transferred to the 41st Battalion "Canadiens Francais" on September 30th

A First War Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude (96923 PTEAn 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