Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Centenary Example Province of China Lüdenscheid” on the revese

Lüdenscheid” on the revese

136 x 99 mm

The loops have been on the tunic for a lengthy period

a new incarnation

Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Centenary Example Province of China Lüdenscheid” on the revese(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse, Museumsstck). 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 a reinstitution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with initials FW topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 42. 34 mm (w) x 47. 10 mm