German WW1 Iron Cross | First Class

German WW1 Iron Cross | First ClassHistory of the Artifact The Iron Cross First Class was a German military decoration awarded for bravery and leadership during World War I. Unlike the Second Class, which was worn from a ribbon, the First Class was a pin backed medal worn directly on the uniform tunic, indicating a higher level of distinction. The design followed the traditional cross patte shape established in the early nineteenth century, with a black iron core set within a silver

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