WW1 German Army 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class Medal Austrian Issue U-boat war Mint marked and numbered #5913695

Mint marked and numbered #5913695 to the reverse

Court mounted ribbon mounted for wear

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Light staining

An original War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

WW1 German Army 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class Medal Austrian Issue U-boat war Mint marked and numbered #5913695An original and fine example of the 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class. The Iron Cross is a 3 piece made award with silver frame and blackened iron core, the suspension ring is not stamped with a maker mark. Mounted in the Austrian style to triangular shaped ribbon, of the correct wide width, indicating issue to a Austrian Empire individual, scarce to find. Clean, patina to silver. Fine condition.