Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Archive an Ordnungspolizei EM/NCO’s belt buckle

an Ordnungspolizei EM/NCO’s belt buckle

A fine example of a 1872-1874 issue Kreuz 4

" The conclusion stated that "Cpl BESSETTE is qualified and capable of assuming the duties and responsibilities of a Senior NCO

The outstanding courage and devotion to duty displayed by this crew are worthy of highest commendation

A lanyard constructed of bluish-purple threading

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Archive an Ordnungspolizei EM/NCO’s belt buckle(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse 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, unmarked, measuring 43. 58 mm (w) x