WW1 Imperial German Iron Cross 2nd Class Maker KO Konigliches Munzamt Orden No Ribbon

The WW1 Imperial German Iron Cross 2nd Class, marked with “KO” for Königlich Münzamt Orden, is a military decoration instituted by the Kingdom of Prussia and awarded throughout the German Empire during the First World War. This example is produced by the official state mint identified as “KO” on the suspension ring, which stands for Königlich Münzamt Orden. The cross is constructed in the traditional style with a silver frame and iron core, featuring a blackened central cross with a silvered edge. The obverse displays the crowned “W” for Kaiser Wilhelm II above the date “1914,” with an oak leaf at the bottom arm. The reverse shows the royal cypher and crown of King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia along with the date “1813,” commemorating the medal’s original institution. This medal is offered without the accompanying ribbon. This piece represents an authentic German military decoration from the First World War era.