An Uncommon Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 by A. Werner & Sohne

Silver frame, with iron core, magnetic, vaulted, "pillowback" design and maker marked "AWS" within a coat-of-arms hallmark (A. Werner & Sohne, Berlin) on the reverse, 43.2 mm, vertical pinback, extremely high quality, scattered paint chipping on the arms and on the "W" cypher, near extremely fine.

Footnote: This cross with a "pillowback" design was a private purchase. A. Werner & Söhne, Berlin began supplying Iron Crosses in 1917, the "800" silver content only used to manufacture Iron Crosses during the period 1917-1918. (C:171)