Prussia, State. A Silver Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction maker marked L/12 on reverse

maker marked L/12 on reverse (for C

The South Salem models have no bottom of hull markings

Bronze one star clasp for 25 years service

brown burlap backer

Prussia, State. A Silver Iron Cross 1914 First Class Auction maker marked L/12 on reverse(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction 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, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; measuring 42. 46 mm (w) x 42. 22 mm (h); weighing 18. 0 grams; in overall better than