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

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). 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, unmarked, measuring 42.66 mm (w) x 46.72 mm (h), weighing 17.5 grams, notably accompanied by its period original wax paper package with an exterior inscription of “II. KL.”, measuring 80 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), the frame of the cross with a striking patina, in extremely fine condition.