An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Screwback Version

An “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse”; screwback version; 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 with a complete screw back assembly consisting of a nut, backing plate, and a screw-piece to fasten the Iron Cross securely to the uniform; unmarked; measuring 42.94 mm x 43.00 mm; weighing 15.6 grams; patina from age on the silver frame and with some scattered loss of the black finish due to wear and oxidation; in overall near very fine condition.