Imperial German World War I 1914 Presentation 1st Class Iron Cross Decoration

Imperial German World War I 1914 Presentation 1st Class Iron Cross Decoration. Measures 1 3/4" wide by 1 3/4" tall.

The front of the four-armed Maltese cross shows a King's crown on the upper arm with a'W' in the center. The lower arm is dated'1914'. The reverse side is hand engraved that reads'Hauptm. Has a wide vertical pin back with a'c' catch. There is a maker's mark at the base that reads'KO'.

Three-piece die struck nickel construction with a magnetic center. Awarded for gallantry in combat action.

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