Germany, Imperial. A Mounted 1914 Iron Cross II Class

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse Einzelspange). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon mounted to a trapezoidal bronze bar with a horizontal pinback, 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 “ED” for a documented but unidentified manufacturer, measuring 43.64 mm (w) x 47.49 mm (h), the bar’s catch has been repaired while the award presents in an extremely fine condition.