A Rare Prinzengrosse Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By Wilhelm Deumer Newly Listed by Order of the Secretary

by Order of the Secretary of War

Mother's Cross - Gold Grade - In very fine condition

exhibiting light soiling and wear in the sleeve linings where they butt the olive green rayon lining

inside of the crown is padded and covered in maroon wool

exhibiting light staining at the armpit

A Rare Prinzengrosse Iron Cross 1St Class 1914 By Wilhelm Deumer Newly Listed by Order of the SecretarySilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, vaulted, marked "800" (silver) on the reverse, without maker mark but known to have been manufactured by Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid, 33. 7 mm, screwback, extremely high quality, extremely fine. Footnote: Rare small style "Prinzengrosse" award favoured by German royalty. Wilhelm Deumer, Ldenscheid began supplying Iron Crosses in 1917, the "800" silver content only used to manufacture Iron Crosses during the