WWI Imperial German 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class Pinback EK1 w Award Document

Offered here is an exceptionally high-quality museum-grade reproduction of the Imperial German 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse / EK1), complete with a matching reproduction award document.

This is a REPRODUCTION and is being sold as such—an impressive display-quality recreation intended for collectors, historical displays, reenactment, educational use, or as an affordable representative example of one of Imperial Germany’s most recognizable military decorations.

The cross features the classic 1914 EK1 design, including:

• Imperial German crown at the upper arm
• Central “W” cipher for Kaiser Wilhelm II
• “1914” date at the lower arm
• Black cross center with detailed silver-tone ribbed borders
• Traditional pin-back construction on the reverse
• Crisp, high-quality construction and excellent overall presentation

Included is the matching reproduction Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse award document, beautifully printed in period-style German Fraktur script. The heading translates approximately as:

“In the name of His Majesty the Emperor and King, the Iron Cross 1st Class is awarded to…”

The document features an ornate Imperial crown and 1914 Iron Cross emblem at the top, bordered construction, and blank spaces for a recipient’s name, location, and date—making it an excellent companion display piece for the medal.

The Iron Cross 1st Class was a prestigious German military decoration worn directly on the uniform rather than suspended from a ribbon. Period examples are documented in major museum collections, including the Imperial War Museums, which holds WWI-associated examples of the Iron Cross 1st Class.

This reproduction offers the visual impact of an original-style 1914 Imperial German EK1 and award certificate without being represented or priced as an authentic wartime-issued example.

Condition: Excellent/new reproduction condition as shown. Please inspect all photographs carefully for exact construction, finish, details, and condition. Both the medal and reproduction award document shown are included.

A superb display set for collectors of WWI German militaria, Imperial German medals, Kaiser Wilhelm II memorabilia, Iron Cross collections, EK1/EK2 displays, military decorations, reenactment equipment, and historical reproduction militaria.

IMPORTANT: This item is a modern museum-grade reproduction and is NOT being represented as an original WWI-issued medal or original award document.

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