A Cased Wwi Iron Cross First Class 1914; 800 Silver GTRexclude that he had five months

that he had five months previous military service with the Industrial School

It has not been cleaned and exhibits the fine patina that one would expect after nearly 70 years

After five months training at Fort Lewis

was drafted (conscripted) into service under authority of the Military Service Act of 1917

A Cased Wwi Iron Cross First Class 1914; 800 Silver GTRexclude that he had five monthsA Cased WWI Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 Silver, iron core, magnetic, marked "800" (silver) on the reverse, 42. 7 mm, vertical pinback, dark patina, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, slotted medal bed, case also near extremely fine.