Germany, Imperial. A Pair Of First World War Service Awards

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

1. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original 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 an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 42.70 mm (w) x 46.55 mm (h), weighing 15.8 grams, in extremely fine condition.

2. A Württemberg Charlotte Cross, constructed of silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Shamrock Cross with ribbed arms, the obverse bearing a central monogram of Princess Charlotte, the reverse bearing a central raised date of “1916”, unmarked, measuring 40.13 mm (w) x 44.70 mm (h), weighing 12.1 grams, with minor oxidation evident, in near extremely fine condition.