Germany, Imperial. A Parade Mounted Iron Cross 1914 II. Class Province of China an exceptionally rare Japanese-made example

an exceptionally rare Japanese-made example demonstrating jeweller-quality construction

the medal bar constructed of a sheet of zinc

exhibiting wear overlying the hinged area and scattered soiling in the white felt of the medal bed

He was transferred to GSO 3 (Intelligence) GS Br Headquarters

Mounted to the peak of the cap

Germany, Imperial. A Parade Mounted Iron Cross 1914 II. Class Province of China an exceptionally rare Japanese-made example(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted August 5th, 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension, 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 three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial