(Dienstauszeichnungen). A pair of First World War service decorations, including:
1. 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 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, the suspension loop maker marked “KO” for an unidentified by widely-documented manufacturer, measuring 42.92 mm (w) x 48.30 mm (h), weighing 15.6 grams, in extremely fine condition.
2. An Oldenburg Friedrich August Cross, II Class, constructed of blackened magnetic iron, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with its arms joined together through the quadrants by a circular laurel leaf wreath, the obverse bearing a central raised monogram of Grand Duke Friedrich August, the six o’clock arm bearing an institution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm bearing a royal crown, the reverse plain, unmarked, measuring 39.16 mm (w) x 44.11 mm (h), weighing 20.1 grams, in extremely fine condition.