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

(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse mit Jubiläumsspange 1895). Reinstituted 19 July 1870. (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 41.34 mm (w) x 46.34 mm (h), with a 25th Jubilee Clasp affixed to the suspension loop, constructed of silvered bronze, consisting of three oak leaves overlaid by a raised number “25”, the reverse with both attachment prongs intact, measuring 26.74 mm (w) x 17.83 mm (h), with an overall weight of 18.8 grams, with minor oxidation evident to the core of the cross, in overall near extremely fine condition.