Germany, Imperial. A Star Of The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, C.1918 Hold all unmarked on reverse

all unmarked on reverse

3 mm (w) x 21 mm (h)

which is composed of a single piece of richly-detailed gilded bronze

likely done shortly after conclusion of war

he was designated a Gunner with the Royal Marine Artillery on November 4

Germany, Imperial. A Star Of The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross, C.1918 Hold all unmarked on reverse(Stern zum Grokreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). An eight pointed radiant star constructed of gilded bronze, the obverse bearing an Iron Cross with blackned iron, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown, the 6 oclock arm bears 1914 and the centre bears the cipher W, the reverse bears a vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch with a barrel hinge, measuring 88. 48 mm (w) x 89. 26 mm (h), very fine.