Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Privately-Purchased Example, by Paul Meybauer Auction marked "CHINA SERVICE" on the

marked "CHINA SERVICE" on the lid

It is unknown as to when he enlisted but his unit is listed as Aeroplane Park

Command was divided into regional commands (Emilio Mola in the North

The helmet measures 295 mm x 310 mm x 115 mm

The distinguished flying cross was awarded “for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Battalion Commander of the 26th Infantry Regiment

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Privately-Purchased Example, by Paul Meybauer Auction marked "CHINA SERVICE" on the(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a vaulted 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 block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire