The cap measures 273 mm (l) x 190 mm (w) with an interior diameter of 190 mm
Silver Grade 2nd Class (Karl 1
Footnote: Hermann-Bernhard Ramcke was born on January 24
type one of this insignia with tongues on reverse
the inscriptions separated by a single oak leaf on either side
Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By Königliches Münzamt Orden, Berlin Hold The cap measures 273 mm(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (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 date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and straight pinback meeting a round wire catch, marked KO (Knigliches Mnzamt