Germany. A Mint and Unissued Iron Cross 1914 Second Class; Brass Core Version
An example of a mint and unissued Iron Cross 1914 Second Class “Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse”; a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened brass core (non-magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension; with its mint period original tri-fold ribbon; the obverse with a raised central “W”, with the re-institution date “1914” in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a central oak-leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbers on the lower arm, a raised Prussian crown on the upper arm, with “FW” in equally raised lettering directly below; an unmarked example; measuring 43.21 mm (w) x 43.57 mm (h); weighing 16.4 grams. In overall mint and unissued condition.

