Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction The first ship encountered was

The first ship encountered was the Paragon

oxidation evident on three medals

as well as wiring

insignia has been reattached by adhesive

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction The first ship encountered was(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 barrel hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 61 mm