Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Rare One-Piece Magnetic Version Newly Listed Kirkpatrick

Kirkpatrick

especially for the Normandy landings in June 1944

inscribed "TAPPER OG TRO" on the reverse

as a result of an initiative to express gratitude for liberation from occupying German forces

the royal family

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Rare One-Piece Magnetic Version Newly Listed Kirkpatrick(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of magnetic metal, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a ribbed frame, 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 central threaded lug retaining a period original backplate and nut, unmarked, measuring 43. 28 mm (w) x 42. 85 mm (h),