Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class To M. Bauer, Ypres Engraved Auction Archive Both two bands display the

Both two bands display the detailed oakleaf pattern

the two 81st Reconnaissance with gilt wear

measuring 37 mm (w) x 62 mm (h-inclusive of eagle suspension and integral ring)

on a salmon-coloured felt base

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class To M. Bauer, Ypres Engraved Auction Archive Both two bands display the(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic 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 reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, the reverse bearing an engraved inscription of YPERN 1. MAI 1915, M. BAUER,