Germany, Imperial. A Rare 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Prinzen Size, by Godet
(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse, Prinzengröße). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a convex 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 vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked “GODET, BERLIN”, above a silver content number “800”, measuring 33.26 mm (w) x 33.51 mm (h), weighing 10.6 grams, with moderate oxidation and loss of black finish evident to the core, a rare and high-quality example in very fine condition.