Prussia, State. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Unique Screwback Version United Republic of Inside the lower right pocket

Inside the lower right pocket is a maker label inscribed "LEOPOLD MORSE CO

thin cardboard binding

"SD" indicates “ Sicherheits Dienst” (SS Security Services)

he was struck off strength to the Highland Light Infantry of Canada on August 5th

credited with having served in France with the 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles

Prussia, State. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Unique Screwback Version United Republic of Inside the lower right pocket(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse) A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; vaulted, the obverse centre bears a cipher W for Wilhelm, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown and the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1914, the reverse is plain and bears a one piece screwback assembly, measuring 42. 36 mm (w) x 43. 38 mm (h), weighing 18 g, very fine.