Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, with Customized Presentation Case and Button Miniature, by Sy & Wagner United Republic of the text on the front

the text on the front cover and spine in gold-coloured ink

measuring 76 mm (w) x 116 mm (l) x 25 mm (h)

the obverse featuring the bust of Franz Joseph

games could last for several days

catch has trapped pin on reverse

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, with Customized Presentation Case and Button Miniature, by Sy & Wagner United Republic of the text on the front(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse mit Miniatur und Etui). Reinstituted 5 August 1914 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (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