German WW1 Iron Cross | First Class Artifacts Obverse: Head of Juno looking

Obverse: Head of Juno looking right

Serving both decorative and practical functions

holding thunderbolt and sceptre

The reverse of each coin usually bears the legend naming the legion and shows the corresponding animal

German WW1 Iron Cross | First Class Artifacts Obverse: Head of Juno lookingHistory 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