Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class with Documents to Leutnant D.R. Hoffmann

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened 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, marked “K.A.G” (unknown maker) on suspension loop, with black and white ribbon, measuring 43.08 mm (w) x 48.81 mm (h), weighing 18.4 grams, very fine.

A 1914 Iron Cross II Class Award Document to Leutnant H.R. Hoffmann of the Railroad Construction Company 30, on cream-coloured paper. Awarded on 8 March 1916. Stamped and signed by Generalfeldmarschall von Mackensen. Presenting two folding creases, slight discolouration, creasing and scuffing. Measuring 207 mm (w) x167 mm (h), very fine.

An authentication letter of the 1914 Iron Cross II Class document. With a Third Reich stamp and signed. Presenting two folding creases, minor tear at the right and minimal creasing. Measuring 208 mm (w) x 247 mm (h), very fine.