An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Archive He joined the Imperial Army

He joined the Imperial Army as a volunteer in 1914

Bolster was assigned to Army Headquarters and was placed as a Clerk "C"

Footnote: The 1st Overseas Training Depot was organized on July 15

Grave Reference: M

fronted by three furled flags with laurel wreaths at the top of each flagpole

An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Archive He joined the Imperial ArmySilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, vaulted, maker marked with a "square" (unknown but possibly Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim), 41. 7 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual hooks, extremely high quality, exhibiting scattered black paint loss on the arms, better than very fine. Footnote: This cross was a private purchase, the hooks having been added to ensure the award adhered snugly to the uniform: a very uncommon feature. Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim