An Iron Cross 2Nd Class 1914; Parade Mounted By Emil Wiechmann, Berlin Hold King’s German Artillery: NIVE

King’s German Artillery: NIVE

in 1890 and launched Germany on a bellicose "New Course" in foreign affairs that culminated in his support for Austria-Hungary in the crisis of July 1914 that led to World War I

maroon wool forming the base behind the Royal motto "DIEU ET MON DROIT" (French for "God is My Right") of the ribbon banner

and Victory Medal (1682 A/BDR

An Iron Cross 2Nd Class 1914; Parade Mounted By Emil Wiechmann, Berlin Hold King’s German Artillery: NIVESilver frame, with iron core, magnetic, maker marked "EW" (Emil Wiechmann, Berlin) on the ring, marked "NICHOLLS" (retail distributor) on the clip housing the ring, 43 mm, parade mounted to a suspension with pinback, scattered surface rust on the arms, near extremely fine.(C: 171)