Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross First Class With Case Auction When the First World War

When the First World War began in August 1914

This is a mint and unissued cased pair of RLB (Reichsluftschutzbund/National Air Protection League) Flak Crew Member’s Splinter Protective Glasses (Splitterschutzbrille)

there was a call to General Quarters

label on the bottom inscribed "929"

He joined the German army as a Kanonier (gunner)

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross First Class With Case Auction When the First World WarWith silver frame, with iron core, magnetic, unmarked, measuring 42. 8 mm, vaulted, vertical pinback, worn, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Iron Cross insignia on the lid, slotted blue velvet medal bed, light scuffing on the exterior, case also near extremely fine.