Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 I Class, Screwback Version

An “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse”; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a 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 screwback, inscluding a screwback plate and a screw - marked “DRGM” with the patent number “653146” on the reverse; measuring 43.85 mm x 43.67 mm; in near mint condition. Top Example of this type.