Importantly the interior of the cap is extremely well marked with over nine separate production
" and a surname beginning with an "S"
stating that he had eleven days previous service with the Bugle Band of the 131st Infantry Battalion CEF
with “Ein Oberhemd - wie Sie es wünschen” (A dress shirt - as you want it) printed on the obverse in bright red and dark blue colours
15th Brigade RFA and was wounded in action
An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Auction Importantly the interior of theSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, vaulted, maker marked with a "square" (unknown but possibly Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim), 41. 7 mm, vertical pinback flanked by dual hooks, extremely high quality, exhibiting scattered black paint loss on the arms, better than very fine. Footnote: This cross was a private purchase, the hooks having been added to ensure the award adhered snugly to the uniform: a very uncommon feature. Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim