Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, Ii Class, Rare Prinzen Size Hold gilt aluminum “HV” (Heeres Verwaltung)

gilt aluminum “HV” (Heeres Verwaltung) insignia

Temporary Lieutenant Pengelly was named Acting Captain while commanding an Army Troops Company

Overall a very fine example in very fine condition

Mostert was discharged upon partial demobilization on November 2

in stamped steel with bright anodized finish

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, Ii Class, Rare Prinzen Size Hold gilt aluminum “HV” (Heeres Verwaltung)(Eiserne Kreuze). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (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, the reverse centre with a branch of three oak leaves below the crowned initials FW, with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbering on the lower arm, measuring 35. 00 mm (w)