Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, "900" Marked Auction He took command of a

He took command of a bombing party

the exterior of the lid embossed with a national eagle

one with a screwback

(Deutscher Jagdverband Aufseher Abzeichen)

In silver gilt with white and red enamels

Germany, Empire. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, "900" Marked Auction He took command of 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