Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare 1813 Iron Cross II Class for Combatants

(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse für Kämpfer). Instituted 10 March 1813. (1813-1815 issue). A rare 1813 Iron Cross II Class for Combatants, 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 tree central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with an institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 43.20 mm (w) x 48.06 mm (h), weighing 17.2 grams, the core has been cracked into two pieces along the six o’clock arm and age-appropriate oxidation is evident throughout, an early piece in overall very fine condition.