Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, by the German Royal Mint
(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A 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 with a central oak-leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbers on the lower arm, a raised Prussian crown on the upper arm, with “FW” in equally raised lettering directly below; marked “K.O.” for “Königliches Münzamt - Orden” on the reverse; measuring 43.28 mm (w) x 43.28 mm (h); weighing 16.8 grams; in overall near extremely fine condition.

