Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Decorations
(Abzeichen). A pair of decorations, including a 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension, 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 42.61 mm (w) x 46.75 mm (h), weighing 18.8 grams, with oxidation visible to the core along with warping and partial detachment of the frame, in fair condition, and; a Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38.16 mm (w) x 43.19 mm (h), weighing 12.2 grams, in near extremely fine condition.

