Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross, Exhibition Example, Ca. 1910 United Republic of Stern ws born on March

Stern ws born on March 3

A decorative button

possibly from exposure to water

joining the 1st Battalion

he was awarded the British War Medal

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross, Exhibition Example, Ca. 1910 United Republic of Stern ws born on March(Grokreuz des Eisernes Kreuz 1870 Museumsstck). Constructed of blackened and silvered bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1870, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with initials FW topped by a royal crown,