Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Ko Auction Lieutenant Benson

Lieutenant Benson

A SA Sport Badge

minor oxidation and loss of finish is evident

The helmet measures 235 mm (w) x 275 mm (l) x 140 mm (h)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Ko Auction Lieutenant Benson(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, 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 en elongated block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked KO for a widely