(Eisernes Kreuze II. Klasse). A pair of Iron Crosses, including:
1. A 1914 II Class Cross, 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 twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, the suspension loop stamped with a maker’s mark of “EW” for an unidentified manufacturer, measuring 43.07 mm (w) x 47.35 mm (h), weighing 18.6 grams, in extremely fine condition.
2. A 1939 II Class Cross, 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 mobile swastika, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1939”, the reverse six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Steinhauer & Lück, Lüdenscheid, measuring 43.80 mm (w) x 47.05 mm (h), weighing 17.4 grams, in extremely fine condition.