Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class Hold His example was a splendid

His example was a splendid inspiration to his men

on a civil triangular ribbon

photos taken possibly during award ceremony or some other military parade

of very fine quality make with excellent details

with some slight restoration of black lacquer as is usually the case with this award

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class Hold His example was a splendid(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of silver and iron, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte with a magnetic blackened 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 tree central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an