An Uncommon Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By A. Werner & Sohne certificate_of_authenticity Cross Third Class

Cross Third Class

maker marked "BIRKS"

held in place via four intact prongs

as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on October 14

hinged on the right side

An Uncommon Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By A. Werner & Sohne certificate_of_authenticity Cross Third ClassSilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, vaulted, "pillowback" design and maker marked "AWS" within a coat of arms hallmark (A. Werner & Sohne, Berlin) on the reverse, 43. 2 mm, vertical pinback, extremely high quality, scattered paint chipping on the arms and on the "W" cypher, near extremely fine. Footnote: This cross with a "pillowback" design was a private purchase. A. Werner & Shne, Berlin began supplying Iron Crosses in 1917, the "800" silver