Germany, Imperial. A Pair of First World War Service Decorations
(Dienstabzeichen). A pair of First World War service decorations, including 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 “K.A.G.” for an unconfirmed manufacturer, measuring 43.30 mm (w) x 47.71 mm (h), weighing 17.6 grams, in extremely fine condition, and; a Black Grade Wound Badge, constructed of blackened magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, with a central raised Stahlhelm on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a crimped barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 38.15 mm (w) x 43.27 mm (h), weighing 12.2 grams, with minor loss of paint evident, in very fine condition.

