An Uncommon Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By A. Werner & Sohne Auction Archive the 8th November 1916

the 8th November 1916

He was trained in the handling of secrets and in espionage

Condition: Slight tears around the edges

Darkened brass

which he called a "Schizophrenic Episode"

An Uncommon Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By A. Werner & Sohne Auction Archive the 8th November 1916Silver frame, with iron core, magnetic, vaulted, "pillowback" design and maker marked "AWS" within a coat of arms hallmark (A. Werner & Sohne, Berlin) on the reverse, 43. 2 mm, vertical pinback, extremely high quality, scattered paint chipping on the arms and on the "W" cypher, near extremely fine. Footnote: This cross with a "pillowback" design was a private purchase. A. Werner & Shne, Berlin began supplying Iron Crosses in 1917, the "800" silver