Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, Ii Class Hold with a detailed machine-embroidered crossed

with a detailed machine-embroidered crossed rifles above a stick grenade in grey-silver threads

the reverse with a number “4” inside of an oak wreath

(Dienstabzeichen für 40 Jahre)

the latter 12th Geographic Company stamped

which is otherwise unmarked

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, Ii Class Hold with a detailed machine-embroidered crossed(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened 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 leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with