Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of 1914 Iron Cross Propaganda Decorations Auction gilt has worn off the

gilt has worn off the cypher

the reverse bears the inscription “Für Verdienst im Kriege 1914” (“For Merit in the 1914 War”)

measuring 50 mm (w) x 103 mm (l)

the reverse inscribed “Fides Galiciae Secundae Jureiur Obsstricta Cracouiae die XVII Augusti MDCCXCVI”

by Colonel Robert E

Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of 1914 Iron Cross Propaganda Decorations Auction gilt has worn off the(Eiserne Kreuze). A pair of 1914 Iron Cross propaganda decorations, including a large cross, constructed of gilded bronze, the reverse with three lugs indicating removal from a plaque or other backer, unmarked, measuring 78 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition, and; an Allied propaganda cross, constructed of dark grey painted magnetic iron, the obverse bearing a central raised Pickelhaube set within an inscription of TO DER KAISER,