An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class For Non-Combatants By Wagner & Sohn Of Berlin GTRexclude marked "800" (silver) and reichsmark

marked "800" (silver) and reichsmark crescent moon hallmarked on the reverse

Though the Federal warships did successfully deploy

A Boer War Royal Wiltshire Imperial Yeomanry Rosette Badge -  Two-piece bronze insignia

were placed in the category of Verstärkter Grenzaufsichtsdienst (VGAD) (Reinforced Border Custody Service)

which was draped with a German flag and flanked by a German Federal Armed Forces guard of honor

An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class For Non-Combatants By Wagner & Sohn Of Berlin GTRexclude marked "800" (silver) and reichsmarkA textbook example of an Iron Cross 1914 Second Class; silver frame with a blackened magnetic core; on loop for suspension (marked W. S for Wagner & Sohn, Berlin); with its mint period original ribbon; measuring 43. 49 mm x 43. 25 mm; weighing 16. 8 grams; near extremely fine condition.