German WW1 Iron Cross | First Class Gift At its center sits a

At its center sits a coiled cross

was the last emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty

" though its silver content was only slightly higher than that of a single denarius

a traditional symbol of victory and divinity

German WW1 Iron Cross | First Class Gift At its center sits aHistory 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