Nicely Vaulted WWI Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz, EK1) in Silver-Plated Frame

This is a circa World War I Iron Cross First Class. The medal has an iron core with a silver-plated frame. The decoration was first created in 1813 by the King of Prussia, Friedrich Wilhelm III. The cross is nicely vaulted and has no maker marks. It shows a "W" at center for Wilhelm II topped by an imperial crown and reads 1914

Circa World War I.

Approximately 1-11/16" in height and 1-11/16" in width.

Iron, silver-plated frame.

Vertical T-style pin with C catch.

None.

This is from a WWI Imperial Germany medal collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-JST-20-14 LBFEX1/14 SBDJX6/15

7 (Very Fine): The medal has some light wear and tarnish.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.