Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, Ii Class United Republic of centering an anchor

centering an anchor

measuring 410 mm in total length with the scabbard on

In silvered metal with black enamels

Without orders

measuring 380 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, Ii Class United Republic of centering an anchor(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse). 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, maker