Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Screwback Version United Republic of the inner and outer sides

the inner and outer sides of the wreath feature a thin red enameled ring with a silver core in the middle

four small rivets on the reverse

on March 31

he found that the line had fallen back

identified later as Italian

Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Screwback Version United Republic of the inner and outer sides(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse) A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; vaulted; 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 with a two piece screwback assembly; measuring 43. 05 mm (w) x 42. 77 mm (h); weighing 22. 6 grams; in overall better than very fine condition.