Germany, Empire. An Unusual Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Cased GTRexclude which became operational in April

which became operational in April 2002

enameled bronze

He embarked Canada

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Germany, Empire. An Unusual Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Cased GTRexclude which became operational in April(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