A WWI German Imperial Memorial Cross 1914 - In shape of iron cross
three of which were combat missions
the obverse depicting a rightward facing bust of Kaiser Franz Josef
Picture 14: ”With satchel charge against a Soviet tank”
with ribbon and matching paper pocket of issue
International. A Royal Medal For Military Bravery, Bronze Grade, C.1935 Archive A WWI German Imperial MemorialIn bronze, measuring 39. 5 mm, without ribbon, contact marks, spotting, near very fine. Footnote: The medal was instituted in AD1942 by King Mohammed Zahir Shah who succeeded to the throne in 1933, at the age of 19, following the assassination of his father, King Mohammed Nadir Shah. He reigned until 1973 when, with the fall of the monarchy, the award became defunct.