Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class United Republic of Knight (silver gilt

Knight (silver gilt

first version with two tongues on the reverse

It has recently been recovered from an older collection in Europe

the doctor stated that Sutton "Complains of pain (dull ache) in left side of chest

An Early Tombac Tank Badge

Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class United Republic of Knight (silver gilt(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a 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; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, and a functional hinge catch assembly; measuring 42. 85 mm (w) x 43. 35 mm (h); weighing 14. 1 grams; in overall near very fine