Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction Commander Ayres' highly competent leadership

Commander Ayres' highly competent leadership and exemplary conduct throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service

6 October 1940)

measuring 36 mm (w) x 57 mm (h) inclusive of its crown and laterally-pierced ball suspension

In January 1942

but in extremely fine condition overall

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction Commander Ayres' highly competent leadership(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 raised vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, stamped with a silver