Germany, Empire. An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class With 25 Years Jubilee Spange certificate_of_authenticity It was determined that his

It was determined that his ailments were aggravated by active service and that they were permanent

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

with a sharp edge and a dull tip

hanger engraved in running script "R

Germany, Empire. An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class With 25 Years Jubilee Spange certificate_of_authenticity It was determined that hisA 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.