Prussia. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, By The Royal Mint United Republic of MERCER RC SIGS)

MERCER RC SIGS)

8) Geys’ birth certificate

Sew on boards

maker marked "WILH

Memorial Plaque and Scroll but he was not eligible for the 1914-15 Star

Prussia. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, By The Royal Mint United Republic of MERCER RC SIGS)(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 with a vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked KO for Knigliches Mnzamt Orden on the reverse; measuring 43. 19 mm (w) x 43. 19 mm