Prussia. An Iron Cross, Ii Class, C.1916 Archive Footnote: The medal was instituted

Footnote: The medal was instituted on December 29

green oxidation evident throughout on both the medal and hanger

along with a slight roll back on the twisted gold-coloured bullion wire at the right rear along the top edge

to dig trenches and fill up sand bags

trimmed with rose-pink piping

Prussia. An Iron Cross, Ii Class, C.1916 Archive Footnote: The medal was instituted(Preussen Eisernes Kreuz, II Klasse). Instituted 10 March 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. 1914 Issue. A blackened cross paty with iron core, the obverse centre bears the cipher W for Wilhelm, the 12 oclock arm bears a crown, the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1914, the reverse centre bears an oak branch, the 12 oclock arm bears a crowned FW cipher for Friedrich Wilhelm, the 6 oclock arm bears the date 1813, suspension ring maker marked W&S (Wagner &