Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class United Republic of During the rapid pursuit of

During the rapid pursuit of the enemy forces north of Lake Trasineno

centre monogram in turquoise enamel

with clusters of silver rays in each quadrant

With a toned silver frame

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class United Republic of During the rapid pursuit of(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension (partially marked and illegible); with a correct replacement ribbon; the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a central oak leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with