Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, One-Piece Screwback Version by Otto Schickle, c. 1937 certificate_of_authenticity the tufts surrounded by a

the tufts surrounded by a fringe composed of multiple cords in red

placed on the inside front and back covers

He also received an Iron Cross 2nd Class at an unknown date

original silvering still clearly visible in some areas) in worn condition

with a central stabilizing clip

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, One-Piece Screwback Version by Otto Schickle, c. 1937 certificate_of_authenticity the tufts surrounded by a(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of a brass alloy, consisting of a vaulted Cross Patte with a blackened core within ribbed and silvered 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 featuring a central threaded screw post retaining an original backplate and nut,