EK 1914 "800" Iron Cross, 1st Class, 1914

[Bill Garvy]

I thought I would post what I construe as an unusual "800" marked Iron Cross in 1st Class. It is very light with delicate features. The core appears to be copper coated, at first I thought brass, and it is magnetic. Comments welcome. . .

obverse:

reverse:

[Bill Garvy]

Note the location of the "800" mark by the hinge, and the view of the clasp reveals its gentle vaulting. . .

"800" mark by the hinge:

clasp:

[gregM]

Hi Bill,

That is an unusual cross. I like it. I have seen that style of pin before on a iron core

cross. I looked through my files thinking I had saved a picture of it but sadly I did not.

[Daniel Murphy]

Bill,

Perhaps this was something that was offered as an option by a few makers. Persons who served in areas where the rust resistance was needed, Naval or Infantry troops( fighting in the mud etc.) may have purchased them. I have one by another maker that has what appears to be a copper core but is magnetic. They are no doubt real but scarce.

Dan Murphy

[Bill Garvy]

Thank you, gentlmen, for your responses. Interestingly, I was told the original owner was a Navy man. . .