Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Brass Version United Republic of also marked on suspension ring

also marked on suspension ring with Hounds Head with 2 & 4 thereby denoting 900 silver and manufacture in Vienna

Mounted on original (civil) ribbon with "Kleindekoration" of the "Officers Cross with War Decoration" attached

clasps and hanger are linked to the medal via an elaborate hook system

Major (Acting Lieutenant-Colonel) Knox-Peebles

the reverse of the Cross officially dated

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Brass Version United Republic of also marked on suspension ring(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened brass core (non magnetic) within a 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, with a principal pin assembly in a style that indicates late war manufacturing, measuring 43. 29 mm (w) x 42. 86 mm (h), weighing 14. 8 grams, and in good condition.