Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Screwback certificate_of_authenticity Of French manufacture consisting of

Of French manufacture consisting of a silver six armed star

the obverse with inscription “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”)

The belt and ammunition pouch exhibit the expect contact and wear for an item of this age

The 3-page letter is addressed to NSDAP member Hans Geyer in Berlin-Falkensee

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Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Screwback certificate_of_authenticity Of French manufacture consisting of(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. 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 a screw and corresponding nut and backplate, unmarked, measuring 41. 84 mm (w) x 41. 71 mm (h),