Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class to R. Aharmen in August 1916 in Ypres

(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 inscribed “Ypern - R. Aharmen, August 6th, 1916”; marked “800” for silver content, and “CD” for “Carl Dillenius”; with its vertical pinback missing, but its hinge partly preserved, and its catch fully preserved; measuring 43.08 mm (w) x 43.00 mm (h); weighing 161.1 grams; in overall near very fine condition.