An Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim Auction Archive Measuring 19

Measuring 19

Breast Star -  in silver with centre applique in GOLD and enamels

both gorget and the chain made entirely of die stamped steel (magnetic)

Footnote: HMS Antelope took part in the Falklands War arriving in the area of operations on May 21

An Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim Auction Archive Measuring 19Silver frame, with iron core, magnetic, maker marked "CD" (Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim) over "800" (silver) on the reverse, 42 mm, vertical pinback, better than extremely fine. Footnote: Carl Dillenius, Pforzheim only began supplying Iron Crosses in 1917, the "800" silver content only used to manufacture Iron Crosses during the period 1917 1918. (C: 171)