An Iron Cross 1st class in case with outer box, 1914 Blackened iron core in silver frame, stamped "FR" on the reverse under the pin lock. The award case with imprinted silhouette of the order. Cover cardboard (slight creases, small tears) with imprint "Only to be opened by the recipient". On the back of the cardboard a handwritten award note, dated 29.7.1916. Signs of use and age. Condition: II

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