Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class United Republic of slight loss to the gilt

slight loss to the gilt of the swords

the dagger measuring 342 mm in length

which legally gave Hitler dictatorial control of Germany

measuring 22 mm (w) x 28 mm (h)

This is a unique combination of awards attributed to Thomas-Emil Wickede who entered the German Imperial Army on September 2

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class United Republic of slight loss to the gilt(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of silver and iron, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte with a magnetic blackened iron core within a ribbed silver frame, 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, the reverse with tree central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an