Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Awards for First World War Service

(Auszeichnungen). A pair of awards for First World War service, including:

1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from a Third Reich-period tri-fold 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 an “N” or “Z” for a documented but unidentified manufacturer, measuring 42.58 mm (w) x 46.11 mm (H), weighing 18.5 grams, in better than very fine condition.

2. A Württemberg Charlotte Cross, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 40.40 mm (w) x 45.04 mm (h), weighing 11,9 grams, in extremely fine condition.