Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction resulting in two of the

resulting in two of the troopships being sunk

A single shoulder board

or “Flak Abzeichen”

both pommel and crossguard in silvered non magnetic metal

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction resulting in two of the(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. 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; its vertical pinback assembly broken off; measuring 43. 16 mm (w) x 43. 14 mm (h); weighing 15. 2 grams; in as found condition.