Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Awards to a First World War Combatant, Presentation Set with Custom Case

(Auszeichnungen mit Etui). A superb award presentation set for a First World War combatant, 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 initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, the suspension loop maker marked with the logo of Sy & Wagner, Berlin, measuring 42.25 mm (w) x 45.93 mm (h), weighing 16.3 grams, in extremely fine condition.

2. A Hamburg Hanseatic Cross, constructed of silvered copper with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée, the obverse with red enameled arms, overlaid by a central red enameled disc bearing a silvered Hamburg coat of arms, the reverse bearing a central inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914” (“FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914”), unmarked, measuring 40.22 mm (w) x 44.10 mm (h), weighing 18.4 grams, demonstrating minor flecking and loss of finish to the enamels and base metal, respectively, in near extremely fine condition.

3. A custom-fitted case, constructed of a pressed card stock frame with a faux black leather exterior liner, the interior with a blue rayon lid liner and intact hinge cover, with a fitted black velvet medal bed, closing with a functional metal spring catch with exterior stud release, unmarked, measuring 120 mm (w) x 105 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.