Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, One-Piece Screwback Version certificate_of_authenticity the obverse with field-embroidered numerals

the obverse with field-embroidered numerals “49” and a stylized grenade

HJ RZM tagged numbered “No 185005” on reverse

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private (778410) with the 127th Infantry Battalion "12th York Rangers"

and a Ludwig Cross ribbon

(NSDAP Erinnerungsabzeichen)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, One-Piece Screwback Version certificate_of_authenticity the obverse with field-embroidered numerals(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of a one piece non magnetic metal alloy, consisting of a vaulted Cross Patte with a blackened core within a ribbed and silvered frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a central threaded lug retaining a period original