Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Named Auction Archive or who have gained the

or who have gained the nation's gratitude

acknowledging gratitude for accommodation of Latvian exiles stranded in Schwäbisch Hall following the collapse of the Third Reich

By his courage and skill he insured that the maximum amount of destruction was inflicted on the enemy

each with three oak leaves and two acorns

1939-1945 Star (un-named) and Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (41545 R

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Named Auction Archive or who have gained the(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 convex 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 tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked with the