Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class with Document to Corporal Wilhelm Schweers

A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, (Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, a star shaped maker mark on suspension ring (unknown) with black and white ribbon, measuring 42.34 mm (w) x 46.90 mm (h), weighing 10.2 grams, very fine.

A 1914 Iron Cross II Class Award Document to Corporal Wilhelm Schweers, of the 80th Supply Park and Transport Column of the 5th Bavarian Reserve Division, on cream-coloured paper. An image of an Iron Cross is at the top centre of the page. Issued 5 May 1917, stamped and signed. With two foldinging creases, discolouration, creasing, scuffing and minor tears. Measuring 146 mm (w) x 234 mm (h), fine.