*German, WW1, Imperial Iron Cross 1914-18 2nd Class, with Original Ribbon & with Maker Marked Suspension Ring*
Imperial German Iron Cross with original ribbon. The Iron Cross is of traditional three part construction with magnetic iron core. Suspension ring has a makers stamp but this is not legible
The award of the 1914 Iron Cross, 2nd Class, held significant prominence in World War I Germany. Its historical roots trace back to 1813, initiated by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia. Reinstated by King Wilhelm I on July 19th, 1870, during the Franco-Prussian War, and revived once more on August 5th, 1914, by King Wilhelm II for WWI service, the Iron Cross maintained a lasting legacy.
This medal takes the form of a black cross pattée within a silver frame. The obverse displays the Royal Cypher ‘W’ (representing King Wilhelm I) with the Imperial crown above and the date ‘1914’ below. On the reverse, there is a crowned ‘FW’ (Friedrich Wilhelm III) on the top arm, and the inception date, 1813, on the bottom arm. The intersection features a spray of oak leaves and two acorns. The cross is accompanied by a black ribbon adorned with white stripes near each edge. Suspension for 2nd Class types is by means of a ring.
*Condition*
A good original example with expected age related wear and tear. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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