Prussia, Kingdom. A Core For An 1813 Iron Cross GTRexclude for gallantry on the Chosin

for gallantry on the Chosin Plateau during the fighting withdrawal from Hagaru-ri to Koto-ri between November 27 and December 11

bottom arm marked "W 938" (for Wagner)

Albert I (1849-1922)

44 mm in diameter

he was posted to the Adventure-class scout cruiser HMS Attentive on August 16

Prussia, Kingdom. A Core For An 1813 Iron Cross GTRexclude for gallantry on the Chosin(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 Herzstck). Instituted 17 March 1813 by Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1813 1915 issue). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with initials FW topped by a royal crown, the reverse plain, unmarked, measuring 37. 75 mm (w) x 37. 56 mm (h), weighing 10. 9 grams, in extremely fine