Early 1914 Iron Cross First Class by Friedländer Brothers mmFR with early case of issue.

Difficult to upgrade cased 1914 EKI by the Brothers Friedländer.
Absolutely stunning early flat award type Iron Cross. Unmarked pre 1916 Government standard 938 grade silver frame with a die stamped magnetic iron core. Core paint in perfect condition.
Crisp details to both frame and core.
Beautiful silver patina.
Fine quality hinge, pin and clasp in perfect working order.
Marked FR under the catch.
Complete with the original pre 1916 case of issue by H.F.Schwartz. Early quality leather and wood construction with a gold impressed Iron Cross to lid.
Interior of rich purple velvet and white silk. Minimal ageing to the silk with an impression of the Cross showing after sitting in the case for over a hundred years.
Slotted base.
Leather hinge with no damage.
Push button still in perfect working order.
Minor ageing and patina to leather.
Early war period 1914 EKIs and cases are now difficult to acquire and this set is a superb example of both.

Code: 14661