with “Ein Oberhemd - wie Sie es wünschen” (A dress shirt - as you want it) printed on the obverse in bright red and dark blue colours
15th Brigade RFA and was wounded in action
INF) Naming is British Army impressed
scattered gilt wear on the badge
Importantly the interior of the cap is extremely well marked with over nine separate production
An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Auction with “Ein Oberhemd - wieSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, vaulted, maker marked with a "square" (unknown but possibly Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim), 41. 7 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual hooks, extremely high quality, exhibiting scattered black paint loss on the arms, better than very fine. Footnote: This cross was a private purchase, the hooks having been added to ensure the award adhered snugly to the uniform: a very uncommon feature. Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim