Germany, Imperial. A 1870 Iron Cross, Ii Class United Republic of 36 mm x 124 mm

36 mm x 124 mm

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Germany, Imperial. A 1870 Iron Cross, Ii Class United Republic of 36 mm x 124 mm(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1870. Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial