Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class in Case

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse mit Etui). A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension - unmarked; with its period original full length combatant’s ribbon; 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 42.95 mm (w) x 42.41 mm (h); Accompanied by its original presentation case; constructed of pressed cardstock with cloth covering, interior lid marked (In Remembrance Germany's Great Time), push button catch and release, with staining and wear to interior lid, fair.