Germany, Empire. An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class With 25 Years Jubilee Spange certificate_of_authenticity Military personnel and civilians were

Military personnel and civilians were eligible for this award

as his final resting place is unknown

with a sharp edge and a dull tip

slight crazing evident in the greenish gray enamels on the bottom arm of the cross

edges trimmed in thatched gold-coloured bullion wire

Germany, Empire. An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class With 25 Years Jubilee Spange certificate_of_authenticity Military personnel and civilians wereA fine example of c. 1870 issued cross, removed from the medal bar; cross with silver frame and dull blackened iron core, magnetic, 41. 8mm, very crisp sharp details; Jubilee Spange in silver, with excellent crisp details, fine quality cross and Spange with old original patina, on old ribbon as removed from the medal bar, in near extremely fine condition. A fine quality worn example.