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

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse für Nichtkämpfer mit Miniatur). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon mounted onto a card stock bar, 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, unmarked, measuring 42.02 mm (w) x 47.02 mm (h), weighing 17.2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), with minor loss of finish evident to the core, in near extremely fine condition; accompanied by a matching miniature, constructed of silvered and black-painted bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon fastened to a black bakelite boutonniere, in extremely fine condition.