Germany, Empire. An Unusual Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Cased Newly Listed "forward with German diligence and

"forward with German diligence and German power"

as well as from approved college or university programs

scattered green oxidation evident on the obverse

A letter (209x119mm

in patinated silver (very scarce miniature)

Germany, Empire. An Unusual Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Cased Newly Listed "forward with German diligence and(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). Across patte of multi piece construction of silvered tombac, 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 "waffled" iron cross, screw back type, complete with retaining nut; with unusual and rare custom made, period case, with brown interior