Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914, I Class, Embroidered Version Auction Archive trimmed with red piping

trimmed with red piping

reverse dated "1900-1901" in the centre with an anchorplaced upon a crossed sword and rifle below and inscribed in Russian "For the Campaign into China"

Nickisch received his final promotion to Oberfeldwebel (Master Sergeant) on June 1

Each shoulder has an integrated cotton strap and pebbled zink button for the accommodation of boards

and demonstrating moderate wear on the interior

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914, I Class, Embroidered Version Auction Archive trimmed with red pipingAn extremely rare and seldomly encountered cloth version of the Iron Cross; with arms and "core" in black wool with frame, crown, 1914 and Wilhelm cypher in finely detailed silver bullion, measuring 43. 5 mm x 44. 2 mm, this appears to be a worn example as evident from the surface wear on the silver frame; remains near extremely fine.