Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, "900" Marked Auction The Führer (facsimile signature) A

The Führer (facsimile signature) A letter from Danzig

He died on April 25

He took command of a bombing party

one with a screwback

Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, "900" Marked Auction The Führer (facsimile signature) A(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