German WW1 Iron Cross | First Class Artifacts and on the other

and on the other

holding thunderbolt and sceptre

Serving both decorative and practical functions

Its bold rectangular form

war armaments

German WW1 Iron Cross | First Class Artifacts and on the otherHistory of the Artifact The Iron Cross First Class was a German military decoration awarded for bravery and leadership during World War I. Unlike the Second Class, which was worn from a ribbon, the First Class was a pin backed medal worn directly on the uniform tunic, indicating a higher level of distinction. The design followed the traditional cross patte shape established in the early nineteenth century, with a black iron core set within a silver