Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With Award Document United Republic of 1919 aboard the H

1919 aboard the H

with plain reverse

light to moderate loss to the original black finish from age and wear

1918) was a professional soldier turned aviator who became a leading fighter ace with twenty-seven victories

approximately 78x33mm (3-3/16 in width by 1 1/4 in height)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With Award Document United Republic of 1919 aboard the H(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse mit Verleihungsurkunde). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from a replacement tri fold ribbon, 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