Germany, Third Reich. A Pair of II Class Iron Crosses

(Eisernen Kreuze II. Klasse). A pair of II Class Iron Crosses, including:

1. A 1939 award, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period tri-fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, unmarked, measuring 44.37 mm (w) x 47.94 mm (h), weighing 17.4 grams, demonstrating sporadic surface oxidation to the core within a consisting patina throughout the frame, in very fine condition.

2. A 1914 award, 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 restitution 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 a reinstitution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, the suspension loop maker marked “R” for an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 42.22 mm (w) x 45.76 mm (h), weighing 19.5 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.