Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With Award Document Archive 45 mm (w) x 48

45 mm (w) x 48

Beginning his service in July 1852 and finishing in February of 1872

in fine condition Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R

red glass cabochon in the center

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With Award Document Archive 45 mm (w) x 48(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse mit Verleihungsurkunde). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from a replacement tri fold ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse