Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Screwback certificate_of_authenticity Van LAREBEKE N

Van LAREBEKE N

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

trimmed in pink embroidered cord

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

51 mm x 80 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Screwback certificate_of_authenticity Van LAREBEKE N(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),