Eisernes Kreuz 2 Klasse 1914 - marked Wilm.

[Ylang]

Marking: Wilm
Maker: H.R. Wilm
Location: Berlin

Is it possible that it is that well [IMO] presereved, or someone helped it, by cleaning it?

The only thing that I see is what looks to be a cracked core, under the W. Quite clean beading, and more or less evenly covered frame.

It lacks ribbon.

/Edit.

Seller denied cleaning, or touching it in any way.

[rbminis]

I would say that this has been cleaned. Yes, it does have a cracked core.
Here are my two examples to compare.
Ralph.

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[Ylang]

Have you been doing anything with yours? The last one, looks fairly clean.

[rbminis]

I do not clean mine.
Actually, after having another look at the one you posted, it looks fine to me except for the crack.
Ralph.

[Chopperman]

The frame looks fine. The core looks as if it might have been repainted.
If it was, whoever did it, did a very fine job.

Like Ralph, I prefer not to clean or polish my crosses except to remove
any loose dirt or rust.