Germany, Imperial. An Embroidered Iron Cross, I Class Auction " 2342774 Electrician's Mate Third

" 2342774 Electrician's Mate Third Class Edward William Bauer

and marked "800" (silver)

the obverse features a bust of St

an inscription along the top reads SIYLALLIY BIAHO

HÜTE MÜTZEN

Germany, Imperial. An Embroidered Iron Cross, I Class Auction " 2342774 Electrician's Mate ThirdOf very fine quality with black cotton arms, the outer edges trimmed in white cotton cord, magnetic silvered and blackened iron insignia incorporating the crown, the "W" (Wilhelm) cypher and the date "1914" independently attached via black threading, white cotton backer with a maker's mark stamped in blue ink in the centre, measuring 38 mm x 38. 3 mm, scattered wear patches in black cotton on the arms, near extremely fine. Scarce.