Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class Auction Archive gilded “GD” in tombac

gilded “GD” in tombac

This is a worn example of the award: Bronze gilt with green and enamels

A Type II Iron Cross 1939 First Class

The letter is signed by Herbert Backe (1896–1947)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class Auction Archive gilded “GD” in tombac(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1915 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 leaves, the six oclock