Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class for Non-Combatants

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse für Nichtkämpfer). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918 issue). 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 maker marked “EW” for an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 42.27 mm (w) x 46.74 mm (h), weighing 17.7 grams, in extremely fine condition.