German WW1 Iron Cross | First Class Greece Judea expanded its borders and

Judea expanded its borders and sought to assert greater independence

his portrait is rendered with characteristic detail

with thick vertical shoulders and a flat bezel face—features commonly associated with Roman administrative or military styles

the decoration became one of the most widely issued U

German WW1 Iron Cross | First Class Greece Judea expanded its borders andHistory of the Artifact The Iron Cross First Class was a German military decoration awarded for bravery and leadership during World War I. Unlike the Second Class, which was worn from a ribbon, the First Class was a pin backed medal worn directly on the uniform tunic, indicating a higher level of distinction. The design followed the traditional cross patte shape established in the early nineteenth century, with a black iron core set within a silver