Germany, Imperial. A Pair of First War Period Medals

(Erster Weltkrieg Abzeichen). A pair of First War period medals, including a 1914 Iron Cross II Class, 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 border, 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 ring marked “KO” for an unknown maker, measuring 43.19 mm (w) x 47.40 mm (h), weighing 17.9 grams, in near extremely fine condition, and; an Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with central dates “1914-1918” inside of a laurel wreath, with crossed swords piercing the centre, the reverse maker marked “R.V., PFORZHEIM”, measuring 38.17 mm (w) x 42.12 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.