Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Auction Archive in their hardshelled presentation case

in their hardshelled presentation case

the pinback marked with code “7” for maker Paul Meybauer

the lanyard with a silvered aluminum insignia illustrating an eagle within a wreath of oak leaves

He was a resident of Plymouth and was married to Mary Jane Britchfield (died August 4

second half missing

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Auction Archive in their hardshelled presentation case(Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (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 leaves, the six oclock arm