Germany, Imperial. A Lot of Medals and Insignia

Item #G47956

$150
(Medaillen und Insignien). A lot of medals and insignia, including a 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, 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, the suspension loop bearing an illegible maker’s mark, measuring 43.97 mm (w) x 47.82 mm (h), weighing 15.2 grams, with oxidation evident, in overall fair condition; a Baden Silver Merit Medal, constructed of silvered zink, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised leftward-facing profile of Grand Duke Friedrich II, circumscribed by name and title, the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST” (“FOR MERIT”), unmarked, measuring 38.39 mm in diameter, weighing 20.8 grams, with most of the silver finish lost, in overall very fine condition, and, a Bavarian uniform button, constructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised lion rampant, the reverse with a lug, marked “A. SCH.” for an unidentified manufacturer, in extremely fine condition.