Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Star Of The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross (Museum Display Piece) Hold A Miniature Turkish Order of

A Miniature Turkish Order of Medjidie

but period attached ribbon bow "1932"

reverse with a white nylon backer and supple leather adjustable tab

He was a platoon commander Morava artillery regiment in Nis from 1905 to 1911

inscribed "Deutsche Verdienstmedaille" on the inside lid

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Star Of The Grand Cross Of The Iron Cross (Museum Display Piece) Hold A Miniature Turkish Order of(Stern zum Grokreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes). The obverse centre bearing a non magnetic iron cross paty, the centre bearing the cipher W the 12 oclock arm bearing a crown and the 6 oclock arm bearing 1914, within a ribbed border, the iron cross paty is superimposed on an eight pointed gilded star, the reverse is plain and bears a vertical pinback with a round wire catch, measuring 79. 05 mm, weighing 69. 8 g, very fine.