Germany. An Iron Cross 1st Class, Screw Back Version, c.1915

Magnetic cross, private purchase type, vaulted, 42.5mm x 42.0mm, with Imperial Russian silver backing plate, with Russian silver hallmarks and maker's name (possibly used by the shop selling this cross, but more likely put on by the recipient at one point); with German made retaining nut, marked "800"; in worn condition, very fine.