Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, with Jewellers Presentation Case United Republic of an an ovular mark

an an ovular mark

A rare European made order

with hardwood top and bottom

a Union Defence Forces Medals Transmittal Slip (in English and Dutch)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, with Jewellers Presentation Case United Republic of an an ovular mark(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse mit Miniatur und Etui). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, it features a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, and includes a loop for suspension from its period original ribbon mounting. The obverse features a central initial W. The twelve oclock arm has a royal crown, and the six oclock arm has an initial