Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross I Class, Museum Example Hold number impressed ""2419"" on the

number impressed ""2419"" on the reverse

the obverse with the royal monogram of Heinrich Reuß

including an 1873 War Service Medal

United States Army Coast Artillery Corps

a plaque below recipient engraved "G

Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross I Class, Museum Example Hold number impressed ""2419"" on the(Eisernes Kreuz I. Klasse Museumsstck). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the reverse with integrated loops on each arm for sew on attachment, unmarked, measuring 43. 23 mm (w) x 43. 17 mm (h), weighing 14. 1 grams, some oxidation evident, a museum exhibition piece in overall better than very fine condition.