Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, with Luxury Case Newly Listed Stitched onto the cuff of

Stitched onto the cuff of the left arm is a title constructed of woven black rayon

above an inscription of “DEM VERDIENSTE UM DIE LANDWIRTSCHAFT” (“FOR SERVICES TO AGRICULTURE”)

prior to the war Schäfer was employed as an agricultural worker

surrounded by a blue ring inscribed BELL VIRTUTIS PRAEM

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, with Luxury Case Newly Listed Stitched onto the cuff of(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse mit Etui). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a 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 restitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six