Imperial 2nd Class Iron Cross by CD 800

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A great looking Imperial Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse by CD 800! It is a multi-piece, die struck construction that has been soldered together. The core is constructed out of an iron metal base that has been black enamel painted. The two piece frame is constructed out of a 800 silver base that has been polished. A final protectant lacquer was applied over the entire award. The obverse features; a patte style cross that has a centrally placed embossed "W" (cypher for King Wilhelm II), below a Kings crown (top arm) and above "1914" (lower arm), which is all on a black base and surrounded by a silvered ribbed/beaded row and a flat outlying border. The reverse shows a centrally placed three piece oak leaf and acorn cluster, below a "FW" (cypher for King Friedrich Wilhelm III) and a Kings crown and is above "1813", and is all surrounded by that same border. To the top is a soldered on loop and maker marked ring which reads: "CD 800". Included is a 7" piece of POST WAR black and white rayon ribbon that I added. The cross measures approximately 1 ¾ inches wide and tall. A great looking piece from the Vet's family!