Germany, Imperial. A Cased 1914 Iron Cross II Class for Non-Combatants

(Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse mit Etui). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918 issue). 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 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, unmarked, measuring 43.46 mm (w) x 46.99 mm (h), weighing 14.8 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of card stock with a faux black leather exterior, the interior with a white satin-type lid liner with bands securing the ribbon of the cross, with a slotted white doeskin medal bed, opening with a functional bronze snap button, unmarked, measuring 68 mm (w) x 78 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.