Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With Case United Republic of the obverse bearing a dedication

the obverse bearing a dedication to “STABSHELFERIN MARTHA THOMAS”

Although both organizations were part of the Department of Commerce

A mixed lot of six service decorations

rimmed by the golden twisted wire

notable edge bruising on reverse with large chip near point of 6 o’clock arm

Germany, Imperial. A 1914 Iron Cross Ii Class, With Case United Republic of the obverse bearing a dedication(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 II. Klasse mit Etui). 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