Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, II Class, by K.A.G.

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse). A 1914 Iron Cross, II Class, a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a 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 centre with a branch of three oak leaves below the crowned initials FW, with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbering on the lower arm, marked with K.A.G. on loop, measuring 43.62 mm (w) x 48.15 mm (h), weighing 20.3 grams, on loop for suspension from period original replacement ribbon, and in very fine condition.