Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class certificate_of_authenticity In March of 1881

In March of 1881

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Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class certificate_of_authenticity In March of 1881(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension (partially marked and illegible); with a correct replacement ribbon; the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a central oak leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with