Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, One-Piece Non-Magnetic Metal Variant, Privately-Purchased Example visually-hidden two lugs have been re-attached

two lugs have been re-attached to the reverse but remain bent

258 wounded

It is the highest international distinction a nurse can achieve and is awarded to nurses or nursing aides for "exceptional courage and devotion to the wounded

8 mm (w) x 41 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension

in Cleveland

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, One-Piece Non-Magnetic Metal Variant, Privately-Purchased Example visually-hidden two lugs have been re-attached(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of blackened and silvered brass, consisting of a one piece vaulted Cross Patte with a blackened core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse 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 barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round