Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction deep pockets on the right

deep pockets on the right side beside the opening

Constructed of grey and golden yellow machine embroidery on a grey wool backer

where the Army units were annihilated)

approximately 25cm x 35cm

reverse inscribed in ink with the date "4

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction deep pockets on the right(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.