A First War Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude the belt securing the matching

the belt securing the matching magnetic receiving clip and terminating on the reverse on the left side

He was admitted to hospital on April 4

he was transferred to the 41st Battalion "Canadiens Francais" on September 30th

As part of the Corps plan

(96923 PTE

A First War Iron Cross 1914 First Class GTRexclude the belt securing the matchingAn Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; vertical banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 43. 84 mm x 44. 27 mm; weighing 17 grams; vaulted; moderate wear