Silver frame, with iron core, magnetic, vaulted, maker marked "K.M.ST < Caution-http://k.m.st/ > ." (Königliche Muenzamt Stuttgart, Stuttgart) and marked "D.R.G.M." (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster = patented) on the reverse, marked "800" (silver) on the pin, 44 mm, vertical pinback, unusual catch mechanism, extremely high quality, better than extremely fine.
Footnote: This Iron Cross was a private purchase award. Königliche Muenzamt Stuttgart of Stuttgartonly began supplying Iron Crosses in 1917; the "800" silver content only used to manufacture Iron Crosses during the period 1917-1918.(C:171)

