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

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse mit Etui). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a round wire catch, the pinback bearing a mark of “K.A.G.” for an unidentified maker, measuring 42.46 mm (w) x 42.58 mm (h), weighing 15.3 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of heavy card stock with a faux black leather exterior, the lid with a silver embossed Cross Pattée, the interior with a white satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted purple velvet medal bed, opening with a functional spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, the lid liner with a handwritten date of “20. 9. 18” and a name of “BRÜNING”, 64 mm (w) x 65 mm (h) x 20 mm (h), some oxidation evident to the cross, with age-appropriate material fatigue to the case, in overall better than very fine condition.