Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Newly Listed cross is adorned by silver

cross is adorned by silver gilt crown with characteristics elongated tassels

He died on April 9

Topping off at Midway Island on May 21

he joined the Salem Cadets

He is mentioned as having been engaged in three days of close combat earlier that August

Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Newly Listed cross is adorned by silver(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; 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; vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; measuring 43. 30 mm (w) x 43. 43 mm (h); weighing 14. 8 grams; in good condition.