Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Iron Cross Republic of 1942 but was not completed

1942 but was not completed until January 30

number engraved "30150" on the edge

GREGORIUS MAGNUS

Silvered die-stamped brass

his citation stating "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Iron Cross Republic of 1942 but was not completed(Eisernes Kreuze). Constructed of blackened bronze, consisting of a vaulted Cross Patte, the obverse with black enameled arms trimmed with ribbed borders, bearing a central circular laurel leaf wreath surrounding a raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the six oclock arm bearing a raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, topped by a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a raised date of 1813 topped by a crown, the reverse with a barrel