An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Engraved Auction Archive 1943 and was awarded to

1943 and was awarded to individuals

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1934 and was released on March 31st

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An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Engraved Auction Archive 1943 and was awarded toA Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W and 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, as well as the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse plain, with the engraving Vor Reims, Okt. 1914. H. W; curved; measuring 41. 91 mm x 42. 36 mm; weighing 1838 grams; better than very fine condition.