Germany, Imperial. A Star Of The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, C.1918 Archive Benedict of Avis

Benedict of Avis

the reverse with an initial institution date of “1813” on the lower arm

One Star version measuring 12

The Iron Cross 2nd Class certificate is dated to the “Stiller Ozean” (Silent Ocean

Germany, Imperial. A Star Of The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, C.1918 Archive Benedict of Avis(Stern zum Grokreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). An eight pointed radiant star constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse bearing an Iron Cross with blackned iron, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown, the 6 oclock arm bears 1914 and the centre bears the cipher W, the reverse bears a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch with a barrel hinge, measuring 88. 48 mm (w) x 89. 26 mm (h), very fine.