Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, with Case

(Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse mit Etui). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918 issue). 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 marked “KO” for an unconfirmed maker, measuring 43.10 mm (w) x 47.70 mm (h), weighing 19.7 grams, accompanied by a commemorative presentation case, constructed of a heavy card stock frame with a faux marbled leather exterior, the interior with a light blue rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, the former bearing a black depiction of the decoration circumscribed by an inscription of “ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEUTSCHLANDS GROßE ZEIT” (“IN MEMORY OF GERMANY’S GREATEST TIME”), with a slotted blue velvet medal bed, opening with a functional spring catch with exterior stud release and a functional metal hinge, unmarked, measuring 66 mm (w) x 105 mm (l) x 24 mm (h), with minor age-appropriate fatigue evident to both the cross and case, in overall very fine condition.