A 1916 Preliminary Certificate For The Iron Cross 2Nd Class Hold marked 500

marked 500

on its original full-length neck ribbon

bottom arm engraved J

Type II (Post 1908): Grand Cross: silver gilt with black and blue enamels

REPUBLIC" below and engraver marked "AB"

A 1916 Preliminary Certificate For The Iron Cross 2Nd Class Hold marked 500The third document is a preliminary certificate for the Iron Cross 2nd Class. It is dated to November 22, 1916 and signed by a Colonel and Regiment Commander, the name could be Ulrich or similar. The award itself was received on November 7, 1916. The recipient is reservist Emil Schrder of the 6th Company of the Homeland Defense Infantry Regiment 17. (C: 142)