Prussia, State. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Unique Screwback Version United Republic of "SD" indicates “ Sicherheits Dienst”

"SD" indicates “ Sicherheits Dienst” (SS Security Services)

extremely fine) for duty travel to Berlin to attend the U-boat crew reception

his Shirt (olive green khaki wool-cotton blend

1879-1886 Issue

Prussia, State. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Unique Screwback Version United Republic of "SD" indicates “ Sicherheits Dienst”(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse) A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; vaulted, the obverse centre bears a cipher W for Wilhelm, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown and the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1914, the reverse is plain and bears a one piece screwback assembly, measuring 42. 36 mm (w) x 43. 38 mm (h), weighing 18 g, very fine.