Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class, by A. Werner & Söhne Hold It demonstrates only minor

It demonstrates only minor

marked on ribbons

the obverse bearing a crowned cross with wreath below and the inscription AL VALORE MILITARE around the exterior

the eagles’ heads with dual integral loops and suspension rings connecting to an intricate and enamelled crown

weighing 12

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class, by A. Werner & Söhne Hold It demonstrates only minor(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 issue). 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 restitution date of 1870, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves,