Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By We Auction 105 mm x 147 mm

105 mm x 147 mm

" and surname of "Furse" remaining clearly visible

1891-1906 Issue

The outstanding courage and devotion to duty displayed by this crew are worthy of highest commendation

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, By We Auction 105 mm x 147 mm(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 block hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, marked under the catch WE for an