Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, "900" Marked
(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). Across pattée of multi-piece construction of silver, vaulted, with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a 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 plain, with a vertical pinback (marked "900"), a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 42.3 mm (w) x 42.0 mm (h); worn example, in very fine condition.

