Prussia, State. An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class, with 25 Years Jubilee Spange

(Eisernes Kreuz 1914 2. Klasse). circa 1870. A cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension - at one time mounted as a pin-back award, threads still present from the original mounting; the obverse with a raised central “W”, with the re-institution date “1870” in raised numbering on the lower arm, and the royal crown on the upper arm; the reverse with a central oak-leaf branch consisting of three oak leaves, with the original institution date “1813” in raised numbers on the lower arm, a raised Prussian crown on the upper arm, with “FW” in equally raised lettering directly below; measuring 42.28 mm (w) x 42.37 mm (h); weighing 20.3 grams. Jubilee Spange in dull silver, with excellent crisp detail; fine quality cross and Spange with old original patina, on an old non-combatant's ribbon, in extremely fine condition. A fine quality worn example.