Prussia. An Iron Cross, Ii Class, C.1916 Archive to dig trenches and fill

to dig trenches and fill up sand bags

black rayon backer on the reverse with white stitching on the reverse along the edges of the eagle

4th Regiment (die-stamped bronze gilt with a black enamelled numeral

Footnote: The medal was instituted on December 29

Prussia. An Iron Cross, Ii Class, C.1916 Archive to dig trenches and fill(Preussen Eisernes Kreuz, II Klasse). Instituted 10 March 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. 1914 Issue. A blackened cross paty with iron core, the obverse centre bears the cipher W for Wilhelm, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown, the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1914, the reverse centre bears an oak branch, the 12 oclock arm bears a crowned FW cipher for Friedrich Wilhelm, the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1813, suspension ring maker marked W&S (Wagner &