Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, "900" Marked Auction as the result of wounds

as the result of wounds incurred at La Bassee during the Battle of Festubert on May 23

the exterior of the lid embossed with a national eagle

Type I (1958-1975)

In silver gilt with white and red enamels

The Führer (facsimile signature) A letter from Danzig

Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, "900" Marked Auction as the result of wounds(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). Across patte of multi piece construction of silver, vaulted, with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; 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 plain, with a vertical pinback (marked "900"), a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 42. 3 mm (w) x 42. 0 mm (h); worn