Germany, Imperial. A Silver 1914 Iron Cross, I Class
(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). A silver cross pattée of multi-piece construction 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 presents a double screwpost, stamped with “800” at the centre for silver content, measuring 42.44 mm (w) x 43.12 mm (h), weighing 15.6 grams, and in near extremely fine condition.

