Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class certificate_of_authenticity among other less dangerous functions

among other less dangerous functions

White Distinction

Cross measures 36 x 36mm

rergeschwader "Horst Wessel"

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class certificate_of_authenticity among other less dangerous functions(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 43. 12 mm (w)