Parade Mount - Imperial 2nd Class Iron Cross
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Imperial Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1914. The 2nd Class Iron Cross 1914 was reauthorized by Emperor Wilhelm II on 5 August 1914 and was for award to personnel who performed a single act of bravery in combat. It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The single piece core is constructed out of an iron metal base that has been black enamel painted. The frame is constructed out of a nickel-silver base that has been silver washed. A final protectant lacquer was applied over the entire award. The obverse features; a pattée style cross that has a centrally placed embossed “W” (cypher for King Wilhelm II), below a Kings crown (top arm) and above “1914” (lower arm - institution date August 5, 1914), which is all on a black base and surrounded by a silvered ribbed/beaded row and a flat outlying border. The reverse shows a centrally placed three piece oak leaf and acorn cluster, below “FW” (cypher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III) and a Kings crown and is above “1813”, and is all surrounded by that same border. The award measures 1 11/16 inches wide and tall. To the top is a soldered-on loop and ring which is attached to a parade mount medal bar. The obverse of the medal bar features a black and white silky/rayon ribbon. The reverse shows a grey painted stamped plate, that is marked “DRP” and has a well working pin, hinge and catch assembly. A great example that is easy to display!
| Rating: | NM |
| Item Number: | M-30327 |
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