Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Screwback Version Auction Archive the Recommendation (which was originally

the Recommendation (which was originally signed by Montgomery) states

His patrons included Emperor Franz Joseph I

1918 while attached to the 5th Canadian Light Trench Mortar Battery

stamped in yellow and white inks "W D" above "922" on the right sidewall

the date is Dec 1938

Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Screwback Version Auction Archive the Recommendation (which was originally(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse) A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; vaulted; 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 with a two piece screwback assembly; measuring 43. 05 mm (w) x 42. 77 mm (h); weighing 22. 6 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.