Prussia, State. An Iron Cross 1870 Second Class, Prinzen Size

(Eisernes Kreuz 1870, 2. Klasse); a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened iron core (magnetic) within a ribbed border; on loop for suspension; 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 35.31 mm (w) x 35.45 mm (h); weighing 11.0 grams; in overall very fine condition.