{"product_id":"imperial-german-iron-cross-2nd-class-1914-maker-marked-wilm-h-j-wilm-berlin-with-ribbon","title":"WWI German Iron Cross Second Class (1914–1918) – H. J. Wilm “WILM” Maker, With Ribbon","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"457\" data-start=\"157\"\u003eOriginal First World War Iron Cross Second Class (Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse), produced by \u003cem data-end=\"267\" data-start=\"246\"\u003eH.J. Wilm of Berlin\u003c\/em\u003e and marked “WILM” on the suspension ring. This example remains complete with its period black and white Prussian-style ribbon and features a well-preserved silver frame with an iron core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"459\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInstituted by Kaiser Wilhelm II on 5 August 1914, the Iron Cross Second Class was awarded for acts of bravery and distinguished service during the First World War. The “WILM” maker mark identifies \u003cem data-end=\"1063\" data-start=\"1052\"\u003eH.J. Wilm\u003c\/em\u003e, a prestigious Berlin jeweller and silversmith who produced high-quality decorations and awards during the Imperial and early Weimar periods. The Iron Cross was worn suspended from the ribbon on the tunic and later often mounted on medal bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"473\" data-start=\"459\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eCondition\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGood overall condition — light patina to the silver frame and mild toning from age. The black paint on the iron core remains well-preserved with minor surface wear. The “WILM” mark is crisp and legible. Ribbon shows minor fraying at edges but remains strong and original. A highly sought-after maker-marked example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED ORIGINAL PERIOD PIECES.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylors Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243517313344,"sku":null,"price":480.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/9536\/3648\/files\/WWI_Iron_Cross_2nd_Class_WILM_Berlin_1.jpg?v=1762249380","url":"https:\/\/taylorsmilitaria.com\/products\/imperial-german-iron-cross-2nd-class-1914-maker-marked-wilm-h-j-wilm-berlin-with-ribbon","provider":"Taylors Militaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}