Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, Owner-Attributed With Custom Case GTRexclude destroying an Albatros D

destroying an Albatros D

with 120mm length original ribbon as worn

but the enamels perfectly preserved

maker marked "Wil

on the obverse is the insignia for the Nationalsozialistische Volkswohlfahrt (NSV)

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, Owner-Attributed With Custom Case GTRexclude destroying an Albatros D(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from a period correct replacement ribbon, 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 twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with