Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class To Leutnant Ernst Schaller Auction as an Observer and was

as an Observer and was to take part in several aerial engagements

the badge exhibiting residue in the recessed areas from cleaning

and "ERES K

he was again wounded on 19 December 1916

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class To Leutnant Ernst Schaller Auction as an Observer and was(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (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 day of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a screw meeting a backplate and nut, inscribed with a recipients name of Ltn.