Germany, Imperial. An Unusual 1914 Iron Cross II Class
(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918). 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 inside of 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 with an illegible maker’s mark, measuring 43.55 mm (w) x 47.44 mm (h), weighing 18.0 grams, in extremely fine condition.

