An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Marked; In Its Case Of Issue By Meybauer Auction in aluminum bronze alloy

in aluminum bronze alloy

First Model (1882-1903): Silver gilt with blue and white enamels

the dome stamping is faded but still visible within the diamond outline with the Broad Arrow production insignia

in fine quality folder

Later postings would include H

An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Marked; In Its Case Of Issue By Meybauer Auction in aluminum bronze alloyA textbook example of an Iron Cross 1914; silver frame with a blackened iron (magnetic) core; vaulted; slender banjo style vertical pin with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; maker marked with the makers stylized logo; with Pfengal Pringl scratched into the reverse; measuring 42. 65 mm x 42. 38 mm; weighing 16. 8 grams. Accompanied by its case of issue; constructed of heavy pressed paper with a lightly textured black faux leather (leatherette)