Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, Ii Class, Rare Prinzen Size Newly Listed maker marked AS for Adolf

maker marked AS for Adolf Scholze

In silver and silver gilt with red

measuring 50 mm x 34 mm

He retired from service in January 1972

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross, Ii Class, Rare Prinzen Size Newly Listed maker marked AS for Adolf(Eiserne Kreuze). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border, 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 centre with a branch of three oak leaves below the crowned initials FW, with the original institution date 1813 in raised numbering on the lower arm, measuring 35. 00 mm (w)