Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914, I Class, Engraved
(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon; 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 engraved “Karl Seipold Tempelhof Gottlief Dunkel 58”, with a vertical pinback, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 42.97 mm (w) x 43.00 mm (h); weighing 16.0; the core with moderate to heavy loss of the finish; in overall near very fine condition.

