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Imperial 1st Class Iron Cross by KO

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Imperial Eisernes Kreuz I. Klasse 1914 by “K.O” - Klein & Quenzer of Oberstein. The Iron Cross was reauthorized by Emperor Wilhelm II on August 5, 1914, and was award to personnel 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-silver base. A final protectant lacquer was applied over the entire award. The obverse features a pattée style cross that has a centrally placed embossed “W” (cypher of King Wilhelm I & II), below the royal crown of Prussia (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 full back reverse is marked “KO”, and features; a soldered-on wide block hinge, soldered-on round wire catch and straight pin. It shows evidence of being cleaned. The cross measures 1 5/8 inches wide and tall.

Rating:    Exc++
Item Number:    M-31745





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