Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, in Silver

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of silver, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened 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, indistinguishable maker mark on suspension ring with black and white ribbon, measuring 43.41 mm (w) x 46.68 mm (h), weighing 24.6 grams, very fine.