Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class Hold glue and paper residue evident

glue and paper residue evident on the reverse from previous board mounting

the reverse of the Cross officially dated

USS De Haven was warned of an impending air attack by Japanese aircraft supporting Operation Ke

original frayed and soiled triangular ribbon

A group of five Third Reich period medals

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class Hold glue and paper residue evident(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, a barrel hinge, and a thick round wire catch, marked with K and a partial O for maker Kngliche Meunzamt Orden, measuring 43. 13 mm (w)