Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, Maker Marked Example United Republic of each measuring approximately 45 mm

each measuring approximately 45 mm (w) x 103 mm (l)

George V (2368 Pte L

and Italian Army 1st Battalion

then evacuated to the Military Hospital at Bagthorpe

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, Maker Marked Example United Republic of each measuring approximately 45 mm(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (1914 1918 issue). 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