Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Sy & Wagner Archive Prior to the end of

Prior to the end of the Second World War

Footnote: The Order of Sporting Merit was instituted on July 6

750 were awarded

scattered gilt wear on the edge

badge retinas over 95% of original finish

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Sy & Wagner Archive Prior to the end of(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (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