A Fine Cased Prinzen Size Iron Cross 1914 Second Class

A fine textbook example of an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse” Prinzen size; white metal cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened brass core (non-magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; the obverse with a raised central “W”, with the re-institution date “1914” in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a central oak-leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbers on the lower arm, a raised Prussian crown on the upper arm, with “FW” in equally raised lettering directly below; measuring 38.28 mm x 33.55 mm; weighing 8.9 grams. Accompanied by a case; constructed of heavy pressed paper; with a black faux leather/leatherette exterior; lined interior lid; recessed medal bed; functional clasp closure; severed fabric hinge cover; functional exterior metal hinge cover; measuring 84 mm x 53 mm; the cross very well preserved; in overall near mint condition. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity by Detlev Niemann. (C: 76)