Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Across pattée of multi-piece construction of silver, vaulted, with a 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 pin back, a barrel hinge, and a round wire catch; silver marked “900″; measuring 42.3 mm (w) x 42.0 mm (h); worn example, in good condition.