Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 Patriotic Wall Plaque, C.1915 United Republic of MICHELSEN KJOBENHAVEN" on the inside

MICHELSEN KJOBENHAVEN" on the inside lid

Footnote: Mary Cecil Hall Crosman was a member of the Society of the Colonial Dames of America

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Two versions of the flag exist

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Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 Patriotic Wall Plaque, C.1915 United Republic of MICHELSEN KJOBENHAVEN" on the insideAn iron cross paty constructed of iron with a magnetic core, the obverse is blackened with three raised borders, the centre bears a cipher W for Wilhelm, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown and the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1914, the iron cross is partially encompassed by an open ended laurel wreath tied with a ribbon in the form of a bow at the bottom, the reverse bears the number 181. 3. and the maker mark GES. GESCH., and a loop (for hanging the