Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Hold was awarded the Legion of

was awarded the Legion of Merit for actions taken during the Cold War

less then 50 awarded

he has set a high and fine example to his fellow men

He died in England on January 27

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Hold was awarded the Legion of(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a silver ribbed frame border; the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse plain, with a vertical pinack, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 42. 79 mm (w) x 42. 67 mm (h); weighing 17. 0 grams; in overall