An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Engraved Newly Listed hallmarked and marked "STERLING" on

hallmarked and marked "STERLING" on the edge

In its circular cardboard case of issue

In bonze fire gilt

near the ricasso

An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Engraved Newly Listed hallmarked and marked "STERLING" onA Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W and 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, as well as the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse plain, with the engraving Vor Reims, Okt. 1914. H. W; curved; measuring 41. 91 mm x 42. 36 mm; weighing 1838 grams; better than very fine condition.