Germany, Imperial. An Embroidered Iron Cross, I Class Auction measuring 138 mm (w) x

measuring 138 mm (w) x 74 mm (h)

HÜTE MÜTZEN

an inscription along the top reads SIYLALLIY BIAHO

and marked "800" (silver)

George V (S-423830 S

Germany, Imperial. An Embroidered Iron Cross, I Class Auction measuring 138 mm (w) xOf very fine quality with black cotton arms, the outer edges trimmed in white cotton cord, magnetic silvered and blackened iron insignia incorporating the crown, the "W" (Wilhelm) cypher and the date "1914" independently attached via black threading, white cotton backer with a maker's mark stamped in blue ink in the centre, measuring 38 mm x 38. 3 mm, scattered wear patches in black cotton on the arms, near extremely fine. Scarce.