Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction measuring 139 mm x 88

measuring 139 mm x 88 mm

A lot of four Third Reich period collar tabs and insignia

the latter one with edge wear

an early example with some period wear

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction measuring 139 mm x 88(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; measuring 42. 61 mm (w) x 42. 60 mm (h); the core of the cross with all of its original paint intact; in overall very fine condition.