Germany, Imperial. A Miniture 1914 Iron Cross II Class for Non-Combatants
(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse für Nichtkämpfer Miniatur). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of silvered and blackened bronze, on loop for suspension from its period orignal ribbon, consisting of an Cross Pattée with a blackened core, 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 leacs, 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 18 mm (w) x 20 mm (h), in very fine condition.

