Imperial Germany 1914 WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class by RUM

Imperial German 1914 Iron Cross 2nd class.

This is the second class grade of Iron Cross which was worn suspended from a ribbon.

This version is a quality badge made from metal and includes the correct WW1 ribbon which is black with 2 white stripes.

The Iron cross has the German Imperial crown with the letter W and the date 1914 on the front of the cross. The design on the back has the Imperial crown with the letters FW underneath the crown and 3 oak leaves in the middle of the cross and the date 1813 at the bottom.

The Iron cross second class is made from metal with the edging in a grey silver colour and the cross is a dull black colour.

The 1914 iron Cross 2nd class was an award issued for bravery in the field or for military contributions while in a battlefield.

Part of the Richard Underwood Militaria range of German insignia.