Nice, Early WWI German Iron Cross, 2nd Class in .800 Silver

Nice, early WWI German Iron Cross, 2nd Class, in .800 silver (marked on ring). Originally a Prussian decoration, the Iron Cross was later reinstituted by Hitler. The award was conferred for bravery in action and other meritorious military acts.

Circa WWI

Approximately 4" x 1 ??"

Plated brass/tombak frame with steel center.

Suspension ring.

.800 on suspension ring.

This is from an Imperial German collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJV15 LAAEX4/15 SAJJX12/15

6+ (Fine - Very Fine): The Iron Cross shows moderate wear, soiling, and pin marks on ribbon, pendant shows moderate wear, much of the plating details remain intact.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.