An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class; Solid Silver Version
An rare solid silver framed “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse”; white metal cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a white metal ribbed border; on loop for suspension; with a full length replacement ribbon;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 with a central oak-leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbers on the lower arm, a raised Prussian crown on the upper arm, with “FW” in equally raised lettering directly below: measuring 42.63 mm x 42.75 mm; weighing 18.6 grams; with moderate wear to the black iron core from period wear, but overall gently worn, in better than very fine condition.

