Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class For Non-Combatants, With Document, To Rudolf Ristow United Republic of surrounded by two circular ropes

surrounded by two circular ropes with “Furchtlos und Trew” (Fearless and Loyal) inscribed in raised lettering on the top half of the circle

"C" Squadron

he was granted his 2nd Good Conduct Badge on April 1

Later Issue c

one on each breast which have decorative "scalloped" straps giving them a pleated-look with brown bakelite buttons at the top

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class For Non-Combatants, With Document, To Rudolf Ristow United Republic of surrounded by two circular ropes(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse fr Nichtkmpfer mit Verleihungsurkunde). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1924 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, 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