Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, Maker Marked Example Hold taken on strength in France

taken on strength in France on July 17th

centre in Gold with obverse depicting Faustin Soulouque

in silvered bronze (silver mostly worn off)

consisting of 1) A Wright Brothers Home Celebration medal possibly worn by either Orville or Wilburn Wright

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross II Class, Maker Marked Example Hold taken on strength in France(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1914. (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 with three central oak leaves, the six oclock