Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Ko, With Veterans Association Cross In Silver Hold oak leaves towards the right

oak leaves towards the right side

The interior is fully encompassed by a beige cotton/rayon-blended liner

The Voltigeurs were volunteers and were treated as regulars for most purposes

measuring 51 mm (w) x 19 mm (H)

stating that he he had twelve years previous service with the Royal Sussex Regiment and four years with the 88th Regiment

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Ko, With Veterans Association Cross In Silver Hold oak leaves towards the right(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse mit Kriegerbund Abzeichen in Silber). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (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 block hinge and vertical pinback