Germany, Imperia. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by K.A.G.

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918) Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with an elongated block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, the pinback maker marked “K.A.G.” for a prolific but unidentified manufacturer, measuring 42.72 mm (w) x 42.95 mm (h), weighing 15.5 grams, with minor oxidation visible to the core, in near extremely fine condition.