Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Screwback Version Auction Archive 7 mm (h) Ribbon Bar

7 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with two bronze stars

but upgraded the reward to the Pour le Merite

presumably by the owner

measuring 209x296mm

dated "April 30

Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, Screwback Version Auction Archive 7 mm (h) Ribbon Bar(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction 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 with a two piece screwback device; unmarked; vaulted; measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 43. 4mm (h); weighing 21. 2 grams; slightly worn, in very fine condition.