Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Prinzen Size, c. 1825 Auction very attractive cross of superb

very attractive cross of superb quality manufacture

1943) and was twice Mentioned in Despatches (June 2

The case measures 137 mm (w) x 277 mm (l) x 83 mm (h)

Constructed of blackened magnetic iron

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Prinzen Size, c. 1825 Auction very attractive cross of superb(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse, Prinzengre). Instituted 10 March 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1813 1815 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 plain, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with initials