Prussia. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, By The Royal Mint certificate_of_authenticity unmarked but of typical Bertrand

unmarked but of typical Bertrand

He was treated and returned to duty one week later

Fidem"" (""To those who love justice

" (patent) on the reverse of the eagle

Prussia. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, By The Royal Mint certificate_of_authenticity unmarked but of typical Bertrand(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. 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 with a vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked KO for Knigliches Mnzamt Orden on the reverse; measuring 43. 19 mm (w) x 43. 19 mm