Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914, I Class, Embroidered Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac sew-on version with dual holes

sew-on version with dual holes for attachment

A Luftwaffe cap eagle in silvered aluminum

Flight Officer Eric Gibbins in NG-201 of 153 Squadron on their 26th operation with all aircrew lost and that of Flight Lieutenant Raymond John Fern of KB-834 of 434 Squadron

with both prongs fully intact

05 mm extremely fine condition

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914, I Class, Embroidered Version consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac sew-on version with dual holesAn extremely rare and seldomly encountered cloth version of the Iron Cross; with arms and "core" in black wool with frame, crown, 1914 and Wilhelm cypher in finely detailed silver bullion, measuring 43. 5 mm x 44. 2 mm, this appears to be a worn example as evident from the surface wear on the silver frame; remains near extremely fine.