WW1 German Army 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class Medal Austrian Issue U-boat war An original War Merit Cross

An original War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

Finish losses by rubbing on edges and high points

medals and pins dating from the late 19th to early 20th century

minor surface marks and a creased corner

WW1 German Army 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class Medal Austrian Issue U-boat war An original War Merit CrossAn original and fine example of the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class. The Iron Cross is a 3 piece made award with silver frame and blackened iron core, the suspension ring is not stamped with a maker mark. Mounted in the Austrian style to triangular shaped ribbon, of the correct wide width, indicating issue to a Austrian Empire individual, scarce to find. Clean, patina to silver. Fine condition.