Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, One-Piece Screwback Version by Otto Schickle, c. 1937 certificate_of_authenticity the tunic displays mothing

the tunic displays mothing

flanked by a date of “1690” on a hollow background

He also received an Iron Cross 2nd Class at an unknown date

extremely fine condition with some scuffing

original silvering still clearly visible in some areas) in worn condition

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, One-Piece Screwback Version by Otto Schickle, c. 1937 certificate_of_authenticity the tunic displays mothing(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of a brass alloy, consisting of a vaulted Cross Patte with a blackened core within ribbed and silvered frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse featuring a central threaded screw post retaining an original backplate and nut,