Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Iron Cross Republic of on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with “1914” clasp

1942 but was not completed until January 30

Hood served with the 10th Battalion

named to Kaiser as a Leutnant of 2

his citation stating "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Iron Cross Republic of on loop for suspension from(Eisernes Kreuze). Constructed of blackened bronze, consisting of a vaulted Cross Patte, the obverse with black enameled arms trimmed with ribbed borders, bearing a central circular laurel leaf wreath surrounding a raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, the six oclock arm bearing a raised monogram of King Friedrich Wilhelm III, topped by a date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm bearing a raised date of 1813 topped by a crown, the reverse with a barrel