Germany Awards - 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class Trainspotting (KO)

Cross shown 1. The pin class and manufacturer of KO, Klein & Quenzer Oberstein, is an award piece. They are mostly flat and trainspotting. Manufacturer KO is one of the most common manufacturers of 1st class and 2nd class. Different types of cores were used. Due to frequency, crosses must be located in the lower price segment.
King William I established the Iron Cross on 19 July 1870. The fund was dated to the 60th anniversary of the death of his mother, Queen Louise. In the Iron Cross tradition of 1813, the statutes were widely retained. Emperor and King William II. Established the Iron Cross for World War I on August 5, 1914. The renewal of the Iron Cross in World War I consists of the 3rd class of the Grand Cross, 1st class and 2nd class. In 1918, Field Marshal Paul von Beneckendorf and Hindenburg as special uniforms were awarded the Star of the Iron Cross with Gold Rays. The reason was the successful spring offensive against France. The cross comes with a needle and screw washer. Depending on the manufacturer, various cores and fastening systems are known. The crosspiece may be straight or slightly curved. Purchased and spare parts were produced until the 1930s.
In addition, half sizes were made with a needle or screw washer (the so-called prince size)
The Iron Cross was "reburied" until 1924. This concerned, in particular, prisoners of war, unfulfilled petitions from the war and subsequent petitions. The deadline for applications was set for 31.05.1924.

The cross consists of a silver border and a silver back soldered to it. The front part of the coffin has a raised, located inside, 2-step edge, from which the inner edge is shaded with a semicircular and small transverse stroke. Between them is an inner cross of blackened iron (magnetic). The reverse is smooth and silvery. Perpendicular straight needle with a response hook. Under the oncoming hook, the factory point is KO - for Klein & Quenzer, Oberstein.

Front side:

In the
• center of the iron core, the letter - W -
In the
• upper cross sleeve Prussian royal crown
In
• the lower cross sleeve year - 1914 -

Downside:

• Smooth with needle and locknut.
• Under the mating hook, the factory point is KO -.

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