Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, with Case, c. 1938

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and banjo-style pinback meeting a flat wire catch, unmarked, measuring 44.20 mm (w) x 44.25 mm (h), weighing 17.5 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the lid bearing a silver embossed Cross Pattée, the interior with a white rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted white velvet medal bed, closing with a functional spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 66 mm (w) x 66 mm (l) x 22 mm (h), a high-quality Third Reich-period veteran’s replacement decoration in extremely fine condition.