Germany. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Screwback Version Archive beginning on February 1

beginning on February 1

the cords fed through loops on the reverse of its silver gilt with red and green enamelled bolo tie bearing a crescent moon

illustrating both the obverse and the reverse of the medal

very fine condition with several rips and some discolouration

Germany. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Screwback Version Archive beginning on February 1An example of an Iron Cross 1914 First Class Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse; screwback version; a vaulted 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 screwback, including a screwback assembly; an unmarked example; measuring 42. 19