Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, By The Unknown Maker K.a.g. Newly Listed 2) A Bavarian Military Merit

2) A Bavarian Military Merit Medal III Class

His stay at Arques would entail two weeks before being discharged to Base Details at Etaples on the 24th

marked with “star” mark on ring

full-length original neck ribbon

through which he found his death as a hero

Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, By The Unknown Maker K.a.g. Newly Listed 2) A Bavarian Military Merit(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, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; the pin is marked K. A. G. on the reverse; measuring 42. 86 mm (w) x 43. 09 mm (h);