An Iron Cross 2Nd Class Field Converted To Knight Cross Hold Eastern Ontario Regiment was discharged

Eastern Ontario Regiment was discharged upon demobilization at the Corps of Military Staff Clerks Headquarters in Ottawa

note the uncommon manner of affixing the hook and keeper as compared to more common versions

& Co - Silver and enamels

The prisoners were quartered in what was then a local prison

hinged on right side

An Iron Cross 2Nd Class Field Converted To Knight Cross Hold Eastern Ontario Regiment was dischargedStandard iron cross 2nd class, converted in field to be worn as Knight's Cross (often the award ceremony in field took place days or weeks after the announcement of the award) the ribbon on cross is not original; accompanied by the original photo of the recipient wearing first class iron cross pinned under his neck (not this cross 2nd class). The cross and photo come together.