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Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class for Non-Combatants
(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse für Nichtkämpfer). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914-1918 issue). 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 initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, 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, measuring 42.55 mm (w) x 46.24 mm (h), weighing 19.1 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.

