World War 1 Iron Cross 2nd class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse). Re-instituted by King Wilhelm II on 5 August 1914 for award during WWI. The second class medal was for award to personnel who performed a single act of bravery in combat. The cross has a three piece construction and has a magnetic core, the core is very detailed. The cross is not visible maker marked, it comes without ribbon as found. Nice original WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class in good condition!