Germany, Imperial; Germany, Third Reich. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, with Cap Insignia

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 I. Klasse, mit Mützenabzeichen). A mixed lot of items, including:

1. A 1914 Iron Cross I Class, constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a vaulted Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, the twelve o’clock soldered with additional hinges in an effort to modify attachment, unmarked, measuring 42.25 mm (w) x 42.31 mm (h), weighing 14.4 grams, in very fine condition.

2. A Luftwaffe EM/NCO’s visor cap insignia, constructed of silvered zink, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 56 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), demonstrating near-total loss of silver finish, in very fine condition.

3. A Reichsbahn visor cap eagle, constructed of a silvered zink alloy, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 56 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), demonstrating surface oxidation throughout, in very fine condition.