Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on a unique modified loop suspension with its original parade mount-style 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, unmarked, measuring 43.10 mm (w) x 51.61 mm (h), weighing 18.0 grams (inclusive of ribbon), displaying no damage or issues with the exception of the post-manufacture suspension modification, an interesting example in extremely fine condition.