WWI 2ND CLASS IRON CROSS LOT SPANGE WWII

Lot of two Iron Crosses to include 1) NON-COMBATANTS’ IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS. 1914 pattern, die struck, three piece, iron and alloy construction Pattée style cross with a single piece iron core and two piece silver alloy frame. The obverse of the cross features an embossed, central, "W" cypher for King Wilhelm II, re-institution date, "1914", to the bottom arm and a King’s crown to the top arm. The reverse of the cross features an embossed, central, oak-leaf cluster, with the "FW" cypher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III, a King’s crown to the top arm and the original institution date, "1813", to the bottom arm. All the emblems are in nice high relief. The ribbon suspension loop and ring are both intact. The cross comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon. This pattern, which is the negative image of that usually found on these 1914 medals, distinguishes it as for a non-combatant. 2) SPANGE BAR TO THE IRON CROSS 2ND CLASS 1939 EKII. WWI Imperial German EKII with 1939 Spange bar. Nicely detailed die struck alloy construction second pattern nickel/silver plated award is in the form of a national eagle with outstretched wings clutching an oak-leaf wreath which encompasses a canted swastika positioned above a horizontal trapezoidal date bar with diagonally angled ends and the embossed institution date "1939". The award shows nice detailing including feathering to the eagles wings and a subtly textured background field to the swastika and the date bar. The eagle’s wingspan is roughly, 32mm from tip to tip and the award is roughly 31mm tall. The plain reverse of the award has all four soldered attachment prongs intact. The award has no visible manufacturer’s markings. Comes complete with a piece of original ribbed rayon ribbon with matching patina Iron Cross 2nd Class.