Germany, Imperial. A Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, with Case, Museum Exhibition Example

(Stern zum Großkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Etui, Museumsstück). A unique and well-preserved museum exhibition example of the Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, of two-piece construction, consisting of an eight-pointed radiant gilded silver star, overlaid by a 1914 Iron Cross, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a ribbed silver frame and blackened magnetic iron core, 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 of the star with a block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, the six o’clock ray with a silver content mark of “800”, measuring 87.26 mm (w) x 87.59 mm (h), weighing 63.2 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a wooden frame with a faux black leather exterior, the interior with a white satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a depressed black felt medal bed, opening with a functional spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 106 mm (w) x 106 mm (l) x 25 mm (h), in overall extremely fine condition.