Prussia. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, By The Royal Mint certificate_of_authenticity inscribed "REG 14/1919" below the

inscribed "REG 14/1919" below the arms

" (patent) on the reverse of the eagle

Smith was a Seaman Second Class when he reported to the Colorado-class battleship USS West Virginia (BB-48) on March 26

Upon his release from hospital

As a flight commander Flight Lieutenant Sinclair has achieved much success imparting his own enthusiasm and determination to those under his command

Prussia. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, By The Royal Mint certificate_of_authenticity inscribed "REG 14/1919" below the(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked KO for Knigliches Mnzamt Orden on the reverse; measuring 43. 19 mm (w) x 43. 19 mm