Germany, Empire. A Fine Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Screwback Version

An “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse”; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic), vaulted, 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 of the cross marked "938" (for silver content; with a screwback (marked "800"); including a screwback plate and a retaining nut- marked “DRGM” with the patent number “653146” on the reverse; measuring 42.4mm x 42.6 mm; in extremely fine condition. Top Example of this type.