Prussia. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, By The Royal Mint certificate_of_authenticity the "HUGH CARSON LIMITED OTTAWA

the "HUGH CARSON LIMITED OTTAWA CANADA" maker mark and dated "1903"

" (patent) on the reverse of the eagle

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Prussia. An Iron Cross 1914 First Class, By The Royal Mint certificate_of_authenticity the "HUGH CARSON LIMITED OTTAWA(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 1. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a vertical pinback, with a barrel hinge and a round wire catch; marked KO for Knigliches Mnzamt Orden on the reverse; measuring 43. 19 mm (w) x 43. 19 mm