Prussia, State. A Silver Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction A first war German Silver

A first war German Silver Grade Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen)

brown burlap backer

Had the SS been successful in taking Marceau into their custody

He had formed a Home Guard unit from Americans living in London

featuring the SA logo with brown enamels

Prussia, State. A Silver Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction A first war German Silver(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a 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; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 42. 46 mm (w) x 42. 22 mm (h); weighing 18. 0 grams; in overall better than