An Iron Cross 1914 First Class By The German Royal Mint In Berlin Auction Archive with old sash ribbon as

with old sash ribbon as awarded by the French Government

award document for Iron Cross 1stClass (10

He is documented as having been at Halifax on December 12

1916 indicates the he "Died in Action"

An Iron Cross 1914 First Class By The German Royal Mint In Berlin Auction Archive with old sash ribbon asAn Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse; silver frame with a blackened magnetic core; semi round vertical pin with a barrel hinge and a round wire loop; maker marked KO for Knighliches Mnzamt Orden, Berlin on the reverse underneath the catch; measuring 43. 17 mm x 43. 13 mm; weighing 16. 4 grams; fine condition with scattered chips to the black paint, and with white oxidation forming on the left side of the upper arm.