Germany, Imperial. A Parade Mounted Iron Cross 1914 II. Class Auction Archive opening with a functional snap

opening with a functional snap button to reveal an interior with an elasticized band to hold the contents in place

(Dienstauszeichnung für 12 Jahre)

indicating distribution to SA-Gruppe Niederrhein

obverse illustrating the conjoined right-facing busts of Francis and Empress M

the third lug having broken off

Germany, Imperial. A Parade Mounted Iron Cross 1914 II. Class Auction Archive opening with a functional snap(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted August 5th, 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension, 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 leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial