Prussia, Kingdom. An Alsen Cross, C.1900 United Republic of A First War Iron Cross

A First War Iron Cross Medal Pair

the centre illustrating a diving spread-winged rooster in red and white

flying the RCAF's first bombing operation ten weeks later

the suspension loop marked “VM” for maker V

one of four carried by assault ship HMS Fearless

Prussia, Kingdom. An Alsen Cross, C.1900 United Republic of A First War Iron Cross(Alsen Kreuz). Constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a raised central leftward facing profile of King Wilhelm I, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse with a central Prussian Imperial Eagle flying over a boat and seascape, the arms with an inscription of ALSEN 29. JUNI 1864, with a laurel wreath through the quadrants, unmarked, measuring 32. 34 mm (w) x 38.