A fine textbook example of an Iron Cross 1914 First Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse” Prinzen size; white metal cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal 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 slender manjo style pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 33.49 mm x 33.58 mm; weighing 9.4 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed cardstock; with a burgundy faux leather/leatherette exterior; lined interior lid; slotted medal bed; functional spring catch with stud release; intact fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge cover; spring loaded lid; measuring 62 mm x 62 mm; the cross very well preserved; in overall near mint condition. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity by Detlev Niemann. (C: 76)
A fine textbook example of an Iron Cross 1914 First Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse” Prinzen size; white metal cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal 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 slender manjo style pin, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 33.49 mm x 33.58 mm; weighing 9.4 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed cardstock; with a burgundy faux leather/leatherette exterior; lined interior lid; slotted medal bed; functional spring catch with stud release; intact fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge cover; spring loaded lid; measuring 62 mm x 62 mm; the cross very well preserved; in overall near mint condition. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity by Detlev Niemann. (C: 76)