Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare 1870 Iron Cross II Class, with 25th Jubilee Clasp, for Non-Combatants

(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse für Nichtkämpfer mit Jubiläums-Eichenlaub 1895). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870-1871 issue; 25th Jubilee Clasp 1895 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original parade-mounted 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 42.26 mm (w) x 47.66 mm (h), topped by a 25th Jubilee Clasp, constructed of a silvered alloy, consisting of three overlapping oak leaves overlaid by a raised number “25”, measuring 25.64 mm (w) x 17.29 mm (h), the cross and clasp weighing 21.0 grams overall (inclusive of ribbon), a well-presented and scarce decoration in extremely fine condition.