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Iron Cross 2nd Class
1914
The Iron Cross is
perhaps one of the more
recognizable medals in the world. This example is in the second class
and
is marked 1914. The front has a crown on the upper arm, a "W" in the
center,
and the date 1914 on the lower arm. The reverse has a Crown at the top
of the Upper arm. Below the crown are the letters "FW". In the center
are
three oak leaves, and on the lower arm there is the date 1813.
The cross hangs
from the correct pre-WWII
black and white ribbon. This example is magnetic as it is actually made
of iron, and has a hallmarked suspension ring (also magnetic). It is
marked
"MFH" (see pic below). There are only a few spots, easily seen in the
photo,
where the black has come off of the cross.
If you are
interested in finding out
more about the Iron Cross and it's history, I urge you to get a copy of
The
Iron Time: A History of the Iron Cross by by Stephen Thomas
Previtera.
It is the most complete history on this medal I have read to date.
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Obverse: Iron Cross 2nd
Class.
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Reverse: Iron Cross 2nd
Class.
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