ORIGINAL GERMAN WWI CASED IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS, KIA.

A very good example of an authentic German WW1 iron cross 2nd class, the suspension ring is 800 German Silver hallmarked stamped, most WWI iron cross outer casings were made of solid silver, comes with its original ribbon intact. Also Comes Complete with a private purchase period black leatherette case with an imperial German Royal crown to the front lid of box and press to release catch in perfect working order. The interior of the box has a very nice velvet blue base and is inset for the cross with a separate area for the ribbon. The interior lid of the box features a white silk lining with the design of the iron cross with a patriotic slogan, ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEUTSCHLAND GROZE ZEIT. (IN MEMORY OF GERMANYS GREAT TIME) This particular German soldier was awarded this iron cross in March of 1915, he took part in the battle of the Somme and was Killed in action in September 1916 Three-piece construction, consisting of a magnetic iron core and a solid silver-alloy frame, The obverse features a central "W" cypher for King Wilhelm II, a king's crown at the top, and the date "1914" at the bottom This was the pattern of Iron Cross re-instituted in 1914 for World War. A wonderful German WWI original cased iron cross example. Size full size example Condition: medal in very good condition, case working perfectly cuff marks to outside.