Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, Cloth Version certificate_of_authenticity four snaps sewn in place

four snaps sewn in place on the reverse

which became obligatory

He was with the Canadian Postal Corps when he was Mentioned in Despatches by Sir Douglas Haig

bronze insignia on a silvered metal base

with each accompanied by a market price at the time of writing

Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, Cloth Version certificate_of_authenticity four snaps sewn in place(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse, Stoffversion). A cross patte constructed of a black cotton core, with white embroidery to outline the shape of the cross, as well as silver bullion embroidery to shape the central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a black paper backer; measuring 44 mm (w) x 44 mm (h); in overall very fine condition.