Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class United Republic of rating near extremely fine

rating near extremely fine

inscribed in Latin ""SIGNUM FIDEI"" (The Sign of Faith) on the centrepiece

otherwise an exceptional piece in very good condition

Bronze gilt with blue enamels

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class United Republic of rating near extremely fine(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 central threaded lug retaining a period original backplate, unmarked, measuring 43. 58 mm (w) x