Germany, Imperial. A Mixed Lot of Iron Crosses

(Eisernes Kreuz). A mixed lot of Iron Crosses, including:

1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, 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 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 42.96 mm (w) x 47.22 mm (h), weighing 17.9 grams (inclusive of ribbon), demonstrating a consistent patina throughout, in near extremely fine condition.

2. An 1870 Iron Cross pendant, constructed of partially blackened bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 23.05 mm (w) x 28.62 mm (h) (inclusive if loop), weighing 5.2 grams (inclusive of ribbon), in near extremely fine condition.

3. A small 1870 Iron Cross II Class with 25th Jubilee Clasp pendant, constructed of silver, unmarked, measuring 18.26 mm (w) x 20.57 mm (h), weighing 2.7 grams, in near extremely fine condition.