German WW1 Iron Cross | First Class Artifacts A Note on Byzantine Gold

A Note on Byzantine Gold Rings: Byzantine gold rings with cabochon stones were symbols of status

the Islamic style of the coins helped reassure the Islamic merchants and populations who lived under Mongol rule

typically bearing the crowned cipher of Kaiser Wilhelm II on the upper arm

These coins were minted in vast quantities at numerous locations throughout Alexander's empire

this ring expresses a harmony between classical elegance and the enduring power of mythic imagery

German WW1 Iron Cross | First Class Artifacts A Note on Byzantine GoldHistory of the Artifact The Iron Cross First Class was a German military decoration awarded for bravery and leadership during World War I. Unlike the Second Class, which was worn from a ribbon, the First Class was a pin backed medal worn directly on the uniform tunic, indicating a higher level of distinction. The design followed the traditional cross patte shape established in the early nineteenth century, with a black iron core set within a silver