Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Screwback Version

(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 two-piece screwback device; unmarked; vaulted; measuring 43.5 mm (w) x 43.4mm (h); weighing 21.2 grams; slightly worn, in very fine condition.