Germany, Empire. An Unusual Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Cased GTRexclude He is still unfit for

He is still unfit for duty and we recommend one month's leave

The Free French fighting and allied forces were eligible

both illustrating the Republican sun insignia on both sides and incorporating ornate half-moon shaped patterns

white highlight evident on one of the seated men

Germany, Empire. An Unusual Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Cased GTRexclude He is still unfit for(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). Across patte of multi piece construction of silvered tombac, 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 with "waffled" iron cross, screw back type, complete with retaining nut; with unusual and rare custom made, period case, with brown interior