Germany, Imperial. A Pair of 1914 Iron Cross II Class, Combatant and Non-Combatant Issue

Name: Germany, Imperial. A Pair of 1914 Iron Cross II Class, Combatant and Non-Combatant Issue
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SKU: G52697
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(Eisernes Kreuze 1914 II. Klasse). A pair of 1914 Iron Crosses II Class, 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 43.86 mm (w) x 48.02 mm (h), weighing 19.2 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish and surface oxidation to the core with some bending of the suspension ring, in very fine condition.

2. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class for Non-Combatants, 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 maker marked with the logo of H.J. Wilm, Berlin, measuring 42.16 mm (w) x 47.02 mm (h), weighing 19.0 grams, a scarce and high-quality award in extremely fine condition.