Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). A silver 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 presents a vertical pin assembly, silver hallmark 800, measuring 43.18 mm (w) x 44.29 mm (h), weighing 17.5 grams, showing light wear to obverse, and in near very fine condition.