Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Ribbon and Soldier’s Death Notice Taken from Newspaper - Johann Feneberg, Reserve Jager Battalion Stretcher Bearer Magazines The top of the cap

The top of the cap has (karminrot) color piping around the circumference

The top of the hanger below the clip has a black leather tab riveted in place with a brass "M" (M Legion) insignia attached

This is a rare Victorian era British Cocked Fore-and-Aft hat

If you have read the book The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe

probably the nickname of the soldier who captured it

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 with Ribbon and Soldier’s Death Notice Taken from Newspaper - Johann Feneberg, Reserve Jager Battalion Stretcher Bearer Magazines The top of the capOriginal Item: Only One Available. Established by Prussian King Frederick William III in 1813 for gallantry in action, the Eisernes Kreuz (Iron Cross) decoration was revived several times for later conflicts. The bulk of the issues are divided into 1st and 2nd class versions, but a rare and superior 'Grand Cross' was also awarded for successful field commanders. During WWI the lower decoration was freely awarded with 5 million second class types