Germany, Imperial. A Rare 1870 Iron Cross II Class, with 25th Jubilee Clasp

(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse mit Jubiläums-Eichenlaub). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I (Jubilee Clasp instituted 18 August 1895 by Kaiser Wilhelm II. (Iron Cross 1870-71 issue; Jubilee Clasp 1895 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1870”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 41.79 mm (w) x 46.33 mm (h), the suspension loop pinned with a 25th Jubilee Clasp, constructed of silver, the obverse consisting of three overlaid oak leaves bearing a raised central number “25”, retaining both reverse attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 25.82 mm (w) x 16.70 mm (h), weighing 20.2 grams overall (inclusive of ribbon), in extremely fine condition.