Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, By The Unknown Maker K.a.g. GTRexclude surrounded by a blue enamelled

surrounded by a blue enamelled ring circumscribed “Den 18 Januar 1851” (The 18th January 1851)

in silver (marked “800” on the underside of the skull)

three of which have pins

Mayer - Pforzheim

while the sides display gold Medical Corps insignias

Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, By The Unknown Maker K.a.g. GTRexclude surrounded by a blue enamelled(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);