Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Newly Listed " on February 22nd

" on February 22nd

He was ruled fit for service and placed with the first reserve pool

since July 13

At that time he started his compulsory service with the RAD

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Newly Listed " on February 22nd(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver 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 with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 50 mm (w)