Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Brass Core Screwback Version
(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of brass and silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened brass 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 central threaded lug retaining a period original backplate and washer, unmarked, measuring 43.55 mm (w) x 43.62 mm (h), weighing 22.2 grams, in extremely fine condition.