Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class

(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 plain, with a vertical pinback and a functional hinge/catch assembly; marked with a square for “Karl Dillenius, Pforzheim” on the reverse; measuring 42.86 mm (w) x 42.63 mm (h); weighing 14.4 grams; in good condition.