An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Engraved Newly Listed hallmarked and marked "STERLING" on

hallmarked and marked "STERLING" on the edge

black paper reinforced backer

was killed on May 2

and a day trip to Potsdam

An Iron Cross 1914 First Class; Engraved Newly Listed hallmarked and marked "STERLING" onA Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse; white metal cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W and 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, as well as the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse plain, with the engraving Vor Reims, Okt. 1914. H. W; curved; measuring 41. 91 mm x 42. 36 mm; weighing 1838 grams; better than very fine condition.