Superb WW1 Iron Cross in Case by Sy Wagner.

WW1 German iron cross 2nd class, beautiful quality and made in the typical manner with a silver frame set with a magnetic core. It has a lovely large suspender ring which is marked S-W for Sy Wagner who was a top-class medal maker working in Erderstrabe 7 Berlin. He was working up to the end of the first world war and also had a thriving business making fine quality silverware.
It comes in a very interesting case; this was a private purchase post war during the 1920’s. these very nice quality cases were sold at jewellers for veterans to keep their iron cross safe and free from damage.
It is covered in grey leather and it is printed on the front with an image of the iron cross and ‘Dank Des Vaterlandes’ ‘Thanks to the Fatherland’. Inside it is covered with grey silk velvet and grey silk, the top part is also printed with ‘In the Memory of Germany’s Great War.
Both medal and case are in wonderful condition and the medal comes with its original ribbon and bar ribbon.

Code: 30729