Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1870 Second Class, with “25” Jubilee Oakleaves

(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 (previously repaired) from its period original ribbon; 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 42.06 mm (w) x 41.87 mm (h); weighing 21.0 grams with its ribbon and oak-leaves. 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.