Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction resulting in two of the

resulting in two of the troopships being sunk

and this particular example comes from Steinhauer and Luck sales board

graced by the "occasional musical performance

both pommel and crossguard in silvered non magnetic metal

with fascist perched eagle clutching a fasces - common symbol used on italian fascist uniforms

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction resulting in two of the(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction 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 plain; its vertical pinback assembly broken off; measuring 43. 16 mm (w) x 43. 14 mm (h); weighing 15. 2 grams; in as found condition.