Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914, I Class, Embroidered Version United Republic of demonstrating only minor flecking of

demonstrating only minor flecking of enamels

recipients of the Military Bravery Medal

Unspecified health issues and a fall from grace with Himmler forced him to resign in 1942

Private Thompson was admitted to the Military Hospital at Bramshott on November

predominantly using red enamels but are complimented by other coloured enamels

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914, I Class, Embroidered Version United Republic of demonstrating only minor flecking ofAn extremely rare and seldomly encountered cloth version of the Iron Cross; with arms and "core" in black wool with frame, crown, 1914 and Wilhelm cypher in finely detailed silver bullion, measuring 43. 5 mm x 44. 2 mm, this appears to be a worn example as evident from the surface wear on the silver frame; remains near extremely fine.