Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Service Awards

(Auszeichnungen). A pair of service awards, including:

1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from a Third Reich period ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic metal 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 bearing an illegible maker’s mark, measuring 42.72 mm (w) x 46.58 mm (h), weighing 17.5 grams, in extremely fine condition.

2. A Loyal Service Medal for the 75th Birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Bronze Grade, constructed of bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a raised Cross Pattée with its arms joined through the inner quadrants by a circular laurel and oak leaf wreath, bearing a central Hohenzollern imperial eagle, circumscribed by an inscription of “VOM FELS ZUM MEER” (“FROM THE CLIFFS TO THE SEA”), the reverse bearing a central raised monogram of Kaiser Wilhelm II, circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE”) and a date of “27. 1. 1934”, unmarked, measuring 30.56 mm in diameter, weighing 16.0 grams, a rare award in extremely fine condition.