A First War German Silver Patriotic Medal GTRexclude Silver Iron Cross Grand Cross

Silver Iron Cross Grand Cross insignia measuring 40

Footnote: Before the Second World War

fed through a hook on the right cockade and terminating at the back

Light gilt wear on the obverse of the buckle

a shield on its breast

A First War German Silver Patriotic Medal GTRexclude Silver Iron Cross Grand CrossSilver, obverse illustrating the right facing busts of Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria and inscribed "EINIG UND STARK." (Single and Strong) above, reverse illustrating the Iron Cross 1914 within a wreath composed of branches of laurel leaves and oak leaves and inscribed "GOTT MIT UNS" (God Is With Us) above, 28 mm, integral loop suspension, very light contact, spotting, near extremely fine.