Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Screwback Version
(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse) A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; vaulted; 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 two-piece screwback assembly; measuring 43.05 mm (w) x 42.77 mm (h); weighing 22.6 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.

