Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class United Republic of He joined the Prussian army

He joined the Prussian army on October 7

A Miniature First War Pair - With MID oakleaf

the hook remaining intact at one end

Loss of paint consistent with age and use is evident

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class United Republic of He joined the Prussian army(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, 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 1870, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial institution date of