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Imperial 1st Class Iron Cross by WS

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Imperial - Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse marked "WS". The Imperial Iron Cross 1st Class was instituted on August 5, 1914 and was awarded to those who had received the 2nd Class Iron Cross and made significant sacrifice during the war. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of an iron metal base that has been black enamel painted. The frame and back plate are constructed out of a nickel base that has been silver washed. It is stamped, "WS", Wagner & Sohn of Berlin, just below the catch. A final protectant lacquer was applied over the entire award. The obverse a pattée style cross that has a centrally placed embossed “W” (cypher for King Wilhelm II), below a Kings crown (top arm) and above “1914” (lower arm), which is on a black base and surrounded by a silvered ribbed/beaded row and a flat outlying border. The paint shows wear to the high areas. The full back reverse features a soldered-on wide block hinge. The catch is round wire. It has nice patina to the frame. The cross measures 1 5/8 inches wide and tall.

Rating:    Exc++
Item Number:    M-29189





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