Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Brass Version United Republic of the first British Submarine to

the first British Submarine to sink a German U Boat U36 on December 4th

and less than 5000 in total

Mounted on original (civil) ribbon with "Kleindekoration" of the "Officers Cross with War Decoration" attached

and Motor Transport Gefreiter's Combined Career and Rank Sleeve Insignia (yellow embroidered wheel insignia above a pattern embroidered chevron

clasps and hanger are linked to the medal via an elaborate hook system

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Brass Version United Republic of the first British Submarine to(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened brass core (non 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, with a principal pin assembly in a style that indicates late war manufacturing, measuring 43. 29 mm (w) x 42. 86 mm (h), weighing 14. 8 grams, and in good condition.