Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction Archive extremely fine condition and very

extremely fine condition and very rare

it measures approximately 58mm x 128mm

on 18 January 1938

well worn medal

in the Transvaal (May 1901)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Auction Archive extremely fine condition and very(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 42. 68 mm (w)