Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, Cloth Version Auction 1878 in Guernsey

1878 in Guernsey

Footnote: The 12th German Singers' League (Deutsches Sängerbund) Festival at Breslau commemorated the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the organization in 1862

scattered gilt wear on the MMM

5 mm x 46 mm

Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, Cloth Version Auction 1878 in Guernsey(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.