Iron Cross

The German Iron Cross medal was first awarded in 1813. Those awarded for service in the First World War have 1914 on the reverse. Iron Crosses were popular ?souvenirs? for British soldiers. O.4611

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Summary

: O.4611

: Numismatics

: medal, military

: Black Iron Cross medal, 4 flaring arms, with inner raised border. Central cross black, rest silver. Oak leaf sprig at centre, with Crown and FW [Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia] and 1813, date of institution, with crown, W and 1914 on reverse for the Great War issues. loop at top with large circular suspension loop (worn around neck on ribbon)

Iron Cross

World War I

Current Location

: Silver cross with 4 flaring arms, twisted silver trim inside edge, central cross blackened. In centre of cross from top to bottom: Crown

: Silver cross with 4 flaring arms, twisted silver trim inside edge, central cross blackened. In centre of cross from top to bottom: crown

: World War I

: Germany, Western Europe, Europe

: 1914-1918

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