Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Screwback Version Province of China Footnote: The medal was instituted

Footnote: The medal was instituted on 7 March 1940 to be awarded to military and civilian participants in the Italian occupation of Albania

the white enamelled face has bold numerals in black

11th Squadron)

with light wear to the gilt finish from wear and age

the crossguard is dark toned

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Screwback Version Province of China Footnote: The medal was instituted(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse, an Schraubscheibe). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a vaulted 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 central threaded lug retaining an original nut,