Watch List notes:

Germany, A WWI Iron Cross and Silver Memorial Cup Pair with original citation card to Sergeant Jungling Joseph Kraus, 3 Company, 6th Bavarian Infantry Regiment, killed in action by gas poisoning in Flanders on 26 October 1917, comprising: Imperial, Iron Cross, 2nd Class, dated 1914, in silver and iron, with 'M' or possibly 'W' (with another indeterminate mark) on suspension ring; A named and engraved 800 silver Memorial Cup and original citation & photo card, engraved 'Jungling Joseph Kraus'; Also offered with 'Sterebild' citation card & portrait picture, confirming the recipient as Sergeant Joseph Kraus, 3 Company, 6th Bavarian Infantry Regiment, killed in action by gas poisoning in Flanders on 26 October 1917, at the age of 25, from Zachenberg, medal toned with a touch of surface rust, very fine, cup somewhat unevenly toned, good very fine, and rare (2). This example confirms the recipient's entitlement both to the Iron Cross 2nd Class and to the Military Faithful Service Cross 3rd Class. See also footnote to preceding lot.