Cross, Iron

Production date
Circa 1914-1919
 Description
A World War I German Iron Cross (Second Class). The obverse of the cross pattee features a crown on the top arm and a "W" at the centre and " 1914 " on the lower arm. The central portion of the cross is black and fringed by a thin chain-like border. " F W / 1813 " is marked on the reverse along with a crown and an oak bough. A thin black and white striped ribbon is tied to a simple suspension ring.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1914-1919
Production place
Germany
Subject person
Classification
Personal Symbol/Personal Artifacts
Collection
John Houston Collection
Credit line
This Iron Cross was gifted to Taranaki Museum as part of a large collection of medals made by prominent south Taranaki lawyer John Houston.
Accession number
A74.941
Collection type
Social History
Material
Metal
Silk
Fabric

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