Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Iron Crosses II Class, 1870 and 1914 Versions visually-hidden the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central threaded lug retaining a period original nut and backplate

obverse centre presenting a superposed silver letter "U" with a flaming grenade with the Croatian coat of arms

the latter retaining a period original brown leather strap

Federal Republic: Iron Cross

was thrown from his foxhole by the force of an enemy concussion grenade that exploded near his position

Germany, Imperial. A Pair of Iron Crosses II Class, 1870 and 1914 Versions visually-hidden the reverse with a central(Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse). A pair of Iron Crosses II Class, including: 1. A 1914 award, 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 1941, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the