WW1 German 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class Medal 900 Silver Army the underside of which is

the underside of which is curled and cracked but intact and stable

as well as the 1939 War Merit Cross with Swords for Combatants

some staining and marks consistent with use

An original and scarce SNCO's arm badge

Machine woven thread on field wool backing

WW1 German 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class Medal 900 Silver Army the underside of which isAn original 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class. The Iron Cross is a 3 piece made award with 900 silver frame and iron core. Losses to the black core finish, superficial oxidation spots as a result. Original mount system, the pin stamped 900 (badge silver content). There is a horizontal depression in the front frame, lower arm.