Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 2Nd Class, Non-Combatant, By G.g. Laykauf Auction Archive maker marked "DOMINION ART METAL

maker marked "DOMINION ART METAL WKS

He completed Grade VII at the age of 15 but left school to join the work world

case very fine condition

1915 - January 19

The blade well marked by Carl Eickhorn with number 7078 having been worn & matching number 7078 on scabbard

Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 2Nd Class, Non-Combatant, By G.g. Laykauf Auction Archive maker marked "DOMINION ART METAL(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse mit Etui). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension unmarked; with its period original full length non combatants ribbon; 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; the reverse with a central oak leaf branch consisting of three oak