Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class GTRexclude Footnote: The Order of Medical

Footnote: The Order of Medical Merit was instituted in 1969 in three grades

backed by radiating rays

British 8th Army

the leather belt loop attaches to the top of the shield by a hinged swivel loop

Pain in back also severe upon waking in mornings

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class GTRexclude Footnote: The Order of Medical(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. 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 three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the twelve