An Iron Cross 1914 First Class by Carl Dilenius

A “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse”; white metal cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central “W” with the re-institution date “1914” in raised numbering on the lower arm and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse plain with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; hallmarked with a stamped square for Carl Dilenius; measuring 42.75 mm x 43.12 mm; weighing 15.2 grams; better than fine condition.