Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Rare One-Piece Magnetic Version United Republic of Indian Recruiting Badge - Silver

Indian Recruiting Badge - Silver and bronze

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reverse inscribed "AL MERITO" inside an open-ended wreath composed of a branch of oak leaves and acorns at the left and laurel leaves at the right

His medical examination noted that he had a scar on his left forehead

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Rare One-Piece Magnetic Version United Republic of Indian Recruiting Badge - Silver(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of magnetic metal, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a ribbed frame, 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 a central threaded lug retaining a period original backplate and nut, unmarked, measuring 43. 28 mm (w) x 42. 85 mm (h),