Prussia, State. A Cased Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Inscribed

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse, mit Etui). 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 vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a thick round wire catch; inscribed “Ran an den Feind 1916” (German - To the Enemy!); measuring 42.58 mm (w) x 42.60 mm (h); weighing 18.4 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper, with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior; the exterior of the lid embossed with an Iron Cross in silver; with a lined interior lid, a slotted medal bed, an intact interior fabric hinge, functional spring catch with stud release, and functional metal hinge; measuring 65 mm (w) x 65 mm (h); in overall better than very fine condition.