Germany, Imperial. A Cased 1914 Iron Cross II Class

(Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 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 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 “S-W” for Sy & Wagner, Berlin, measuring 42.41 mm (w) x 46.61 mm (h), weighing 16.9 grams, accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of card stock with a faux maroon leather exterior, with a white satin-type lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a slotted purple doeskin medal bed, opening with a functional magnetic metal spring catch with exterior stud release and a function magnetic metal hinge, measuring 80 mm (w) x 100 mm (l) x 27 mm (h), in better than very fine condition.