An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Auction with “Ein Oberhemd - wie

with “Ein Oberhemd - wie Sie es wünschen” (A dress shirt - as you want it) printed on the obverse in bright red and dark blue colours

stating that he had no previous military service

15th Brigade RFA and was wounded in action

the belt with two holes at either end and surrounded by dual circular impressions

An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Auction with “Ein Oberhemd - wieSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, vaulted, maker marked with a "square" (unknown but possibly Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim), 41. 7 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual hooks, extremely high quality, exhibiting scattered black paint loss on the arms, better than very fine. Footnote: This cross was a private purchase, the hooks having been added to ensure the award adhered snugly to the uniform: a very uncommon feature. Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim