An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Unknown/Unusual Maker Newly Listed with mobilization headquarters at Renfrew

with mobilization headquarters at Renfrew

On arrival overseas the Battalion was dispersed to augment other Canadian infantry units

distinctive dual prong points forming the canton

planes JU-52

6 Initial Training School

An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Unknown/Unusual Maker Newly Listed with mobilization headquarters at RenfrewSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, maker marked "Y" (unknown) on the underside of the pin, marked "800" (silver) on the reverse, 43. 5 mm, vertical pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: This unknown maker began supplying Iron Crosses in 1917, the "800" silver content only used to manufacture Iron Crosses during the period 1917 1918.(C: 171)