Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class
(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) 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; the reverse with a vertical pinback; measuring 42.61 mm (w) x 42.60 mm (h); the core of the cross with all of its original paint intact; in overall very fine condition.

