Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross I Class, Cloth Version, Centenary Example certificate_of_authenticity incorrect original ribbon

incorrect original ribbon

the interior with a silver content mark of “800”

the obverse with a circular applique bearing a static black enameled swastika (Hakenkreuz) within a bronzed ring inscribed “Der Deutschen Mutter” (The German Mother)

but this striking Pickelhaube remains in an overall extremely fine condition

Mexico (6 clasps)

Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross I Class, Cloth Version, Centenary Example certificate_of_authenticity incorrect original ribbon(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 I. Klasse, Stoffausfhrung). Constructed of black wool with a dark green wool core and white cotton backer, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse trimmed with a silver aluminum flat wire border comprising the frame of a traditional Iron Cross, surrounding an additional length of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire piping which effectively recreates a ribbed frame, the black wool core presenting plain, unmarked, measuring 42