A First War Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude New Jersey when he enlisted

New Jersey when he enlisted in the Army

but without cracks or chips

with large embossed blind seal

He was admitted to hospital on April 4

A First War Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude New Jersey when he enlistedAn 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