Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, By The Unknown Maker K.a.g. Archive many successful operations against the

many successful operations against the enemy in which [he has] displayed high skill

/ Lost with H

He returned overseas and is credited with having served in China from July 13

marked FLL 43 (Friedrich Linden

Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914, First Class, By The Unknown Maker K.a.g. Archive many successful operations against 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 plain, with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; the pin is marked K. A. G. on the reverse; measuring 42. 86 mm (w) x 43. 09 mm (h);