Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class, by A. Werner & Söhne Archive each showing folding creases and

each showing folding creases and soiling

triple-staple bound

very slight soiling in the wool

It was recommended that he be placed in Category C1 (home service

It is dated to January 25

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class, by A. Werner & Söhne Archive each showing folding creases and(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,