Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Hold two identical stamps located above

two identical stamps located above and below the maker's mark

otherwise near mint unused condition

crossed swords clasp and Faithful Service Decoration

with a vertical hinge and a functional hinge/catch

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class Hold two identical stamps located above(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a silver ribbed frame 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, with a vertical pinack, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 42. 79 mm (w) x 42. 67 mm (h); weighing 17. 0 grams; in overall