#12371-1914 IRON CROSS FIRST CLASS: Outstanding example of this higher class award for bravery as awarded during WW1 and worn throughout the Third Reich period.  It is of vaulted three-piece construction having an iron core and silver frame. It retains about 95% of its original black enamel with age toning to the frame. The reverse is complete with thin hinged pin and soldered lower catch. The reverse  is unmarked except for an "800" marking indicating the frame as silver. It shows age with toning and areas of heavy patina on the reverse. Condition II-