Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 2Nd Class, Non-Combatant, By G.g. Laykauf Auction Archive 1915 - January 19

1915 - January 19

Challenger 1872-76 and the subsequent scientific reports 1886-95

with black handpainted inscriptions

The blade well marked by Carl Eickhorn with number 7078 having been worn & matching number 7078 on scabbard

maker marked "DOMINION ART METAL WKS

Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 2Nd Class, Non-Combatant, By G.g. Laykauf Auction Archive 1915 - January 19(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse mit Etui). A cross patte of multi piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension unmarked; with its period original full length non combatants ribbon; the obverse with a raised central W, with the re institution date 1914 in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a central oak leaf branch consisting of three oak