Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction He was employed as a

He was employed as a Salesman when he enlisted as a Private (A-3859) with the Royal Canadian Regiment in London

A few more are in the crater and may be able to get out

He was placed on command to the Canadian Discharge Depot at Bramshott on March 5 1918 and embarked Liverpool for Canada on March 12

with the gilt and enamels extremely well preserved

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction He was employed as a(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a silver ribbed frame 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 pinack, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 42. 79 mm (w) x 42. 67 mm (h); weighing 17. 0 grams; in overall