Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, "900" Marked Hold full power and royal authority

full power and royal authority

the 38th Regiment Dufferin Rifles of Canada on May 8

each measuring 40 mm (w) x 49 mm (l)

(Eisernes Kreuz II Klasse)

5 mm x 59 mm x 23 mm

Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, "900" Marked Hold full power and royal authority(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). Across patte of multi piece construction of silver, vaulted, 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 plain, with a vertical pinback (marked "900"), a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 42. 3 mm (w) x 42. 0 mm (h); worn