A First War Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude he was transferred to the

he was transferred to the 41st Battalion "Canadiens Francais" on September 30th

rusting of the tag

with large embossed blind seal

maker marked "SPORRONG & Co

A First War Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude he was transferred to theAn Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal 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; vertical banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 43. 84 mm x 44. 27 mm; weighing 17 grams; vaulted; moderate wear