An Iron Cross 1914 First Class By Carl Dilenius Newly Listed maker marked Braca Knaus

maker marked Braca Knaus

and two WWII uniform photos of him

rising to the rank of Corporal before retiring

scuffed exterior with some seperation of leather

the extract of which is on page one of the duotang

An Iron Cross 1914 First Class By Carl Dilenius Newly Listed maker marked Braca KnausA Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; hallmarked with a stamped square for Carl Dilenius; measuring 42. 75