Germany, Imperial. A Rare 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by H.B.G. Province of China tear in the paper lining

tear in the paper lining on the inside lid

and Army Commendation Medal (in bronze

After France

A Case for a German Cross in Silver - A recovered case that was originally a veteran bring back

Germany, Imperial. A Rare 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by H.B.G. Province of China tear in the paper lining(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 elongated block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, the pinback