Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Trench Made
(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). Constructed of hand-carved bakelite, in the shape of a cross pattee; with a blackened core 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; measuring 43.40 mm (w) x 43.08 mm (h); in overall as-found condition.

