Iron Cross 1'st Class 1914, Unmarked Deumer

The order of the Iron Cross was founded by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia, after the war of liberation from Napoleon in 1813. It was to be an award for gallantry conferred only in time of war. The Iron Cross was re-instituted at the commencement of the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, the First World War in 1914, and the Second World War in 1939. In each of the three latter cases, the specific re-institution date may be seen to the lower obverse arm.

This is the 1914 pattern, die struck, three piece, Iron and alloy construction cross with a single piece iron core and a two piece silver washed alloy frame’s. The cross is complete with original hinge, pin and catch assembly. The cross is not marked but is a “Deumer” production. The cross is in good condition with about 98% of the black paint intact to the Iron Core. The cross shows a nice age patina.

Very nice Deumer cross!!