Germany, Federal Republic. A 1914 Iron Cross With Integrated 1939 Clasp, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity artist name inscribed “Otto B

artist name inscribed “Otto B

The cap band itself is constructed of black woven strands in a ribbed formation

and with standard buckram backing

The blade presents with a sharpened tip and semi-sharpened edges

spending ten days on leave in Paris from September 18 to 28

Germany, Federal Republic. A 1914 Iron Cross With Integrated 1939 Clasp, 1957 Version certificate_of_authenticity artist name inscribed “Otto B(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse mit Spange). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue; 1957 reissue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown and integrated Clasp to the 1939 Iron Cross, 1957 version, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked,