"And if the idea had occurred to me
While his company was engaged in support of a forced crossing of the **** River
Both upper screws are in place
un-crowned head Distinguished Flying Medals were issued between 1918 and 1930
edge wear evident on exterior exposing the underlying framework
Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Rare One-Piece Magnetic Version Newly Listed "And if the idea had(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of magnetic metal, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a ribbed frame, 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 central threaded lug retaining a period original backplate and nut, unmarked, measuring 43. 28 mm (w) x 42. 85 mm (h),