Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 Patriotic Wall Plaque, C.1915 GTRexclude MAERZ 1897” (“IN MEMORY OF

MAERZ 1897” (“IN MEMORY OF THE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY THE GREAT EMPEROR WILHELM I

numbered 55942

" / signed by "The Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honour

though are estimated to be between several hundred killed and 1

oxidation spots evident on the reverse

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 Patriotic Wall Plaque, C.1915 GTRexclude MAERZ 1897” (“IN MEMORY OFAn iron cross paty constructed of iron with a magnetic core, the obverse is blackened with three raised borders, the centre bears a cipher W for Wilhelm, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown and the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1914, the iron cross is partially encompassed by an open ended laurel wreath tied with a ribbon in the form of a bow at the bottom, the reverse bears the number 181. 3. and the maker mark GES. GESCH., and a loop (for hanging the