Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class With Award Document To Gefreiten Paul Hoppe Auction and is Gau marked “I”

and is Gau marked “I” in Roman Numeral

obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of General-in-Chief Napoleon Bonaparte

ranging from near fine to near extremely fine

Accompanied by copies of his Service Records and Recommendation Letter for the Efficiency Medal

indentation mark on one tip of the swastika and adjoining gear insignia

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class With Award Document To Gefreiten Paul Hoppe Auction and is Gau marked “I”(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core with a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock