Original WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class

WW1 Iron Cross 2nd Class NVF

The Iron Cross was awarded for bravery in battle as well as other military contributions in a battlefield environment.

The Iron Cross 2nd Class came with a ribbon and the cross itself was worn in one of two different ways:

From the second button in the tunic for the first day after award.
When in formal dress, the entire cross was worn mounted alone or as part of a medal bar.
Everyday wear, only the ribbon itself was worn from the second buttonhole in the tunic.