Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction Archive The award is in near

The award is in near extremely fine condition with some contact marks and light wear to the gilt

/ In witness whereof the seal of Eighth Second Airborne Division Association and the signature of the President is hereunto affixed

Hester worked as an ROTC instructor (1924-1928) at the University of Missouri

and “57” in faded white ink

Cassino II*

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction Archive The award is in near(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 barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42.