Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross, Exhibition Example, Ca. 1910 Auction Archive in silver-gilt and enamels

in silver-gilt and enamels

edged on top and bottom with golden Cellion oakleaves and red stitched fabric

red and black embroidered insignia on grayish-blue wool

which means that he has to keep in touch with his duty station and in the case of a war make himself available as a soldier

This award was established the same day as the Spanish Cross

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross, Exhibition Example, Ca. 1910 Auction Archive in silver-gilt and enamels(Grokreuz des Eisernes Kreuz 1870 Museumsstck). Constructed of blackened and silvered bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, 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 leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with initials FW topped by a royal crown,