Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, Exhibition Example consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac join together at the bottom

join together at the bottom by ribbon

one is maker marked "Courtois"

measuring 48 mm (w) x 48 mm (l) x 15 mm (h)

at the age of 43 years and 9 months

stating that he qualifies for lower administrative service

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, Exhibition Example consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac join together at the bottom(Grokreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1914, Museumsstck). 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 three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with initials FW