Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, Marked Archive 1916 at the State Ministry

1916 at the State Ministry

mostly unworn

(1848-1863 Issue) In silver

measuring 70 mm (w) x 70 mm (l) x 25 mm (h)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, Marked Archive 1916 at the State Ministry(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original 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 with three central oak