Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse). A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a silver ribbed frame/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 pinack, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 42.79 mm (w) x 42.67 mm (h); weighing 17.0 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.