Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Hold 1939 and signed in blue

1939 and signed in blue ink by the Regiment Commander

stained on the reverse

It measures 211 mm x 330 mm

measuring 37 mm x 37 mm

with the expected contact marks but limited surface wear

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class Hold 1939 and signed in blue(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a convex 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 block hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, the pinback with a