Germany, Imperial. A Parade Mounted Iron Cross 1914 II. Class Province of China an exceptionally rare Japanese-made example

an exceptionally rare Japanese-made example demonstrating jeweller-quality construction

the medal bar constructed of a sheet of zinc

7 mm (w) x 10 mm (h) ribbon bar with dual push pins

suffering a gun shot would to his neck and mouth

Mounted to the peak of the cap

Germany, Imperial. A Parade Mounted Iron Cross 1914 II. Class Province of China an exceptionally rare Japanese-made example(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse). Reinstituted August 5th, 1914. (1914 1918 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension, 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 arm with an initial