Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class with Case GTRexclude the obverse with a circular

the obverse with a circular enameled medallion depicting an Brandenburg eagle

measuring 51 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

the controls shot away

with minor material fatigue evident to the lower edge

Footnote: GQ Parachutes Limited is named for it's founder

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class with Case GTRexclude the obverse with a circular(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse mit Etui). 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 barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire