Prussia, State. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Unique Screwback Version United Republic of credited with having served in

credited with having served in France with the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles

this dagger features a 198 mm nickel-plated steel blade

"SD" indicates “ Sicherheits Dienst” (SS Security Services)

he was struck off strength to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada on August 5th

with a slightly loose chape

Prussia, State. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Unique Screwback Version United Republic of credited with having served in(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse) A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; vaulted, the obverse centre bears a cipher W for Wilhelm, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown and the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1914, the reverse is plain and bears a one piece screwback assembly, measuring 42. 36 mm (w) x 43. 38 mm (h), weighing 18 g, very fine.