Germany. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class by C. E. Juncker of Berlin

An “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; vertical slender banjo style pinback with a barrel hinge, but with its catch broken off; maker marked “L/12” for “C. E. Juncker” on the reverse; vaulted; a worn example with light greenish oxidation on the frame and with the black paint worn off on the date “1914”, otherwise in better than fine condition.