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LOT 1668

WWI Imperial German Iron Cross with Military Photograph

1914-1918 A.D.

2 1/4 - 6 3/4 in. (49 grams, 5.8-17 cm).

2nd class; with KO' on ring, probably for 'Königliches Munzamt Orden, Berlin'; offered with a photograph of the awardee, and another of his relative. [3, No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex Leipzig collection, Germany.
From a Leicestershire, UK, collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 1668

WWI Imperial German Iron Cross with Military Photograph

Sold for (Inc. bp): £33

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