An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class with a Reduced Size Spange Iron Cross 1939

An “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse”; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension; with its period original ribbon; 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 central oak-leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbers on the lower arm, a raised Prussian crown on the upper arm, with “FW” in equally raised lettering directly below; measuring 42.88 mm x 47.61 mm; weighing 14.6 grams. The Clasp of the Iron Cross Second Class reduced size in silvered tombac; all four prongs intact on the reverse; unmarked; measuring 23.54 mm x 23.15 mm; weighing 2.9 grams; the black finish on the core of the cross worn, with wear to the silver frame; in overall better than fine condition.