Germany, Imperial. A Lot Of First World War Period Decorations Archive employed as a mariner

employed as a mariner

Footnote:  Elvyn Middleton was born in Newcastle

and with Schwerin stickpin miniature (in zinc)

bordered at the top and bottom edges with interwoven silver aluminum bullion threading

yet feels very sturdy and durable

Germany, Imperial. A Lot Of First World War Period Decorations Archive employed as a marinerA collection of First World War period decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross, II Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse), 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