An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Auction stating that he had eleven

stating that he had eleven days previous service with the Bugle Band of the 131st Infantry Battalion CEF

stating that he had no previous military service

in 1939 served in the Stab des Generals der Pioniere und Festungen beim Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres (Command of the Army for Pioneers and Fortifications)

One photo shows a mountain

An Iron Cross First Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius Auction stating that he had elevenSilver 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