Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, on Parade Mount Auction sent by the squadron leader

sent by the squadron leader of the 14th squadron of Kampfgeschwader (bomber wing) 27 “Boelcke” (indicated by Feldpost number L 53667)

orange enamels

the trophy of arms suspension in silver gilt with blue and white enamels

15mm including crown suspension)

with shallow tears and minor fatigue visible along the edge

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, on Parade Mount Auction sent by the squadron leader(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse an Einzelspange). Reinstated 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon affixed to a single parade mount with a magnetic metal core, 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