Prussia, Kingdom. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class

(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 19 July 1870. (1870-1871 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 “1870”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 42.75 mm (w) x 47.43 mm (h), weighing 12.8 grame, with oxidation of the iron evident, in overall very fine condition.