G962.)1914 IRON CROSS 1st CLASS, NON-MAGNETIC NAVAL TYPE: certifiably original period, a totally beautiful piece of the highest quality. Just radiates age and quality. Ask for more up-close and detailed photos should you be interested in buying this gem stunner. Smooth black-finished core (not magnetic for German navy issue), three-piece construction with seam around the outside of frame (evident under a strong glass). Crisply detailed and impressive as hell. Silver frosted frame is now toned with years of patina...just a beautiful '14 EKI. Reverse has high quality hinge and tapered silver pin. Back of cross is darkly tarnished with years of toning. Recently examined and approved as being genuine period by two of the militaria hobby's top experts. EXC++++