Prussia, State. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class, Unique Screwback Version

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse) A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; vaulted, the obverse centre bears a cipher “W” for Wilhelm, the 12 o’clock arm bears a crown and the 6 o’clock arm bears the date “1914”, the reverse is plain and bears a one-piece screwback assembly, measuring 42.36 mm (w) x 43.38 mm (h), weighing 18 g, very fine.