Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class With Award Document To Albert Kruse United Republic of the reverse inscribed “Limes Abschnitt

the reverse inscribed “Limes Abschnitt Karlsruhe” in capital lettering

the obverse centre bearing a cut out right-facing Panzer IV tank on grassy ground

in silvered bronze and black and pebbled red enamels

Grand Cross - In Gold

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class With Award Document To Albert Kruse United Republic of the reverse inscribed “Limes Abschnitt(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 with 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