Germany, Imperial. A Rare 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by H.B.G. Auction Archive diagonally across the wreath is

diagonally across the wreath is a Karabiner 98k rifle with the carrying sling hanging down from the rifle and with the bayonet attached

original ribbon designed with the American flag flanked by light blue bars on either side

1757" on the obverse

A George V Imperial Service Order - silver gilt

Germany, Imperial. A Rare 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by H.B.G. Auction Archive diagonally across the wreath is(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 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 elongated block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, the pinback