Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class Archive 1943 but was rejected by

1943 but was rejected by M

is famous for sinking the British battleship HMS Royal Oak in October 1939

A rare award

Footnote: The 33rd Regiment of the Line was present at the Battle of Waterloo commanded by General Berthezène

"19" and "M

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class Archive 1943 but was rejected by(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; 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 damaged vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a thick round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 33 mm (w) x 42. 53 mm (h), weighing 13. 7 grams, and in