Description
Amphibious Training
the reverse missing its attachment prongs and with some oxidation evident
In addition to the absent shoulder boards
and served throughout the war in the operations in the north of Cape Colony
2 mm x 52 mm inclusive of its wreath and crossed swords suspension
Germany, Imperial. An Embroidered Iron Cross, I Class Newly Listed Amphibious TrainingOf very fine quality with black cotton arms, the outer edges trimmed in white cotton cord, magnetic silvered and blackened iron insignia incorporating the crown, the "W" (Wilhelm) cypher and the date "1914" independently attached via black threading, white cotton backer with a maker's mark stamped in blue ink in the centre, measuring 38 mm x 38. 3 mm, scattered wear patches in black cotton on the arms, near extremely fine. Scarce.