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Award document for the Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse), granted to Ernst Claus, holding the rank of Musketier (private), serving with Reserve Infantry Regiment No. 252 (Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 252) of the Imperial German Army.
The award is dated 7 March 1918, during the final year of the First World War, just a few weeks before the beginning of the major German spring offensive on the Western Front.
Originally instituted in Prussia in 1813, the Iron Cross was reinstated on 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II to recognize acts of bravery and military merit during the First World War. The second class was one of the most widely recognized decorations of the Imperial German Army.
The document identifies the recipient by name, rank and military unit, providing a historical record of Iron Cross awards during the conflict.
Iron Cross 2nd Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse) award document issued to Musketier Ernst Claus of Reserve-Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 252, dated 7 March 1918. Imperial Germany, First World War.
