Germany, Imperial. A Mint 1914 Iron Cross II Class
(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 tri-fold 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 suspension loop stamped with a maker’s mark of “KO” for a widely-document but unidentified manufacturer, measuring 42.92 mm (w) x 47.83 mm (h), weighing 18.1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near mint condition.