Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, Ii Class, Rare Prinzen Size Newly Listed 18 mm x 44

18 mm x 44

interlaced with red and black threading

In silver and silver gilt with red

A very attractive and well-made wing

He retired from service in January 1972

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, Ii Class, Rare Prinzen Size Newly Listed 18 mm x 44(Eiserne Kreuze). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border, the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm, the reverse centre with a branch of three oak leaves below the crowned initials FW, with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbering on the lower arm, measuring 35. 00 mm (w)