Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Rare One-Piece Magnetic Version United Republic of All items are contained in

All items are contained in a magnetic metal box

vertical needle style pinback with a sheet metal hinge and a rounded wire catch

measures 36mm X 36mm

A First War Memorial Cross for Ancre Heights 1916 - (219523 L/CPL

It has not improved lately

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Rare One-Piece Magnetic Version United Republic of All items are contained in(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of magnetic metal, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a ribbed frame, 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 central threaded lug retaining a period original backplate and nut, unmarked, measuring 43. 28 mm (w) x 42. 85 mm (h),