Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Rare One-Piece Magnetic Version Hold overlaid by a black Cross

overlaid by a black Cross Pattée and with crossed swords through the centre

" This resolution went to the Senate

on a cut out background

During the Abyssinian War of 1867-1868

maker marked "SPINK & SON LTD" on the inside lid

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, Rare One-Piece Magnetic Version Hold overlaid by a black Cross(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of magnetic metal, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a ribbed frame, 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 with a central threaded lug retaining a period original backplate and nut, unmarked, measuring 43. 28 mm (w) x 42. 85 mm (h),