Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 2Nd Class In Case United Republic of 5 British Red Cross Hospital

5 British Red Cross Hospital at Wimereux and diagnosed with "Cervical Adenitis" (an infection of a lymph node in the neck) on April 14th

in silvered zink alloy

inscribed by his name and title

during the Second Battle of Ypres

enamel chipping evident on the upper arm and centrepiece ring

Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1914 2Nd Class In Case United Republic of 5 British Red Cross Hospital(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 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