A High Quality Private Purchase Iron Cross 1914 1st Class; Silver Screwback
A unique Iron Cross 1914 First Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse” consisting of three pieces; 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 threaded stud (marked “800” for silver), with a baking plate (marked “500” for silver), and a threaded screw-plate (marked “800” and “DRGM 653146”); vaulted; measuring 43.48 mm x 43.40 mm; weighing 22.1 grams; attractive patina on the silver frame from age; a lightly worn example; in overall very fine condition.

