German WWI Cased 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class

German WWI Cased 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class-It is very scarce to find these cased. This is an excellent offering. The black finish on the iron core remains mostly intact on both the obverse and the reverse. The silver on the frame is nicely toned and intact.  The ring is marked “KO”. The black case is in very good condition. The hinge at the back has become unglued, so it is being held together by the inside off white flocking, and off-white velvet base. The locking mechanism works perfectly. There is an original piece of correct ribbon tucked under the top of the case with two elastic holders. There is also a portion of original price tab still affixed to the bottom of the case. This is a great offering.  History: On March 10th, 1813, Prussian King Friedrich Wilhelm III established the Iron Cross as a temporary award for bestowal during times of war. Originally the Iron Cross was introduced in three grades with a Grand Cross intended for award to Senior Commanders for successfully lead