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ARTIFACT:
This is a Very Fine Example World War I Prussian Iron Cross 2nd Class with a nice Long Ribbon. Originally a Prussian decoration, the award was conferred for bravery in action and other meritorious military acts.
This example of the EKII is marked FR on the suspension ring, for the manufacturing firm of Frank & Reif of Stuttgart.
VINTAGE:
World War I.
SIZE:
Approximately Iron Cross: 1-11/16" in height x 1-11/16" in width. Ribbon: 3-1/4" in length x 1-3/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Silver Plated, Tombak and internal part of the cross is made of iron, silk ribbon.
ATTACHMENT:
Ribbon.
MARKINGS:
FR on the suspension ring.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from an Imperial German militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. KEJM13 LAFEX10/24/22 TLAHEX10/25/22 SAFEX09/24
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine - Excellent): The cross shows minor to moderate wear, much of the plated details remain intact, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
