Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Service Awards

(Auszeichnungen). A pair of service awards, including:

1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original Third Reich-period ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1914”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, the suspension loop maker marked with the logo of Sy & Wagner, Berlin, measuring 43.17 mm (w) x 46.95 mm (h), weighing 18.0 grams, a high-quality example in extremely fine condition.

2. A Prussian Warrior Merit Medal, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central raised inscription of “KRIEGER VERDIENST” (“WARRIOR MERIT”), situated within a circular laurel leaf wreath, the reverse bearing a raised monogram of King Wilhelm I, unmarked, measuring 25.11 m in diameter, weighing 8.1 grams, in extremely fine condition.