Germany, Imperial. A Rare 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by H.B.G. Auction and gold neck ribbon

and gold neck ribbon

46 mm (w) x 13

Jena-Lobstedt insignia on the reverse

1964 for the award of the Bronze Clasp with Star

Germany, Imperial. A Rare 1914 Iron Cross I Class, by H.B.G. Auction and gold neck ribbon(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 elongated block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, the pinback