Germany. 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 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, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; marked “925” for silver content; measuring 42.36 mm (w) x 42.69 (h); weighing 19.2 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.