Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, with Case

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse, mit Etui). 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 with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a thick round wire catch, marked 985 on reverse for silver content, measuring 41.81 mm (w) x 41.99 mm (h), weighing 16.1 grams, and in good condition. Accompanied by its case of issue, constructed of heavy pressed paper, with a textured black faux leather (leatherette) exterior, the exterior of the lid embossed with an Iron Cross, with a lined interior lid, a slotted medal bed, an intact interior fabric hinge, functional spring catch with stud release, and functional metal hinge, measuring 65 mm (w) x 68 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), and in overall fair condition.