Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Rare One-Piece Magnetic Version Hold The inscription reads “Trinke Kraft

The inscription reads “Trinke Kraft Zum Kühnen Kämpfen

measures 255 mm in length and features a richly-detailed

maker marked "SPINK & SON LTD" on the inside lid

During the Abyssinian War of 1867-1868

and New York Medal of Honor for World War Service 1917-1919 (bronze

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Rare One-Piece Magnetic Version Hold The inscription reads “Trinke Kraft(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of magnetic metal, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a ribbed frame, with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a central threaded lug retaining a period original backplate and nut, unmarked, measuring 43. 28 mm (w) x 42. 85 mm (h),