(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse mit Spange 1939). 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 original institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 42.90 mm (w) x 47.12 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.
Accompanied by a 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross II Class, constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a Wehrmacht eagle perched on top of a wreathed mobile swastika, situated above a trapezoidal plaque bearing a raised date of “1939” on a pebbled background, the reverse retaining all four attachment prongs, maker marked with LDO code “L/11” for Wilhelm Deumer, Lüdenscheid, measuring 30.83 mm (w) x 30.84 mm (h), demonstrating moderate loss of finish, in near extremely fine condition.