Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Hold a very rare and desirable

a very rare and desirable collar tab

both to civilians and military personnel for distinguished services

effective September 1st and he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the field on October 1

(Flak Uhrenkette)

the obverse with black enameled arms and crossed swords through the centrepiece

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Hold a very rare and desirable(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 arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 50 mm (w)