Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Brass Version United Republic of clasps and hanger are linked

clasps and hanger are linked to the medal via an elaborate hook system

They were first engaged in a pincer attack on Bialystok against the Soviet Union

dated March 28

Mounted on original (civil) ribbon with "Kleindekoration" of the "Officers Cross with War Decoration" attached

and less than 5000 in total

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Brass Version United Republic of clasps and hanger are linked(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened brass core (non magnetic) within a ribbed 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, with a principal pin assembly in a style that indicates late war manufacturing, measuring 43. 29 mm (w) x 42. 86 mm (h), weighing 14. 8 grams, and in good condition.