Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Carl Dillenius GTRexclude large rosette on the ribbon)

large rosette on the ribbon)

very apparent material fatigue but fine

the Cross is of multi-piece constructed with a blackened eggshell sheen iron core

Footnote: The Battalion was raised in the Provinces of Manitoba

finishing in an acorn-shaped knot

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, By Carl Dillenius GTRexclude large rosette on the ribbon)(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original 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 three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm