Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class certificate_of_authenticity the reinforced brim very stiff

the reinforced brim very stiff

A cross constructed of silvered non-ferrous metal

surrounded by open ended laurel leaf stems

PINCHESS R88005)

37 (August 9

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, I Class certificate_of_authenticity the reinforced brim very stiff(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte 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, a barrel hinge, and a thick round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 87 mm (w) x 43. 81 mm (h), weighing 15. 9 grams, and in good