Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class Auction 11 February 1943 - Wilhelmshaven

11 February 1943 - Wilhelmshaven

Breast Star - Knight Commanders 1st type

8 mm x 123

the dagger measuring 318 in length

November 28

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class Auction 11 February 1943 - Wilhelmshaven(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 18 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 reinstitution date of 1870, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak