Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Relic Condition Centenary Version
(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse, Museumsstück). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from a period original replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with three 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 but with the physical characteristics of high-quality replicas produced as centenary pieces, measuring 43.21 mm (w) x 47.27 mm (h), weighing 18.4 grams, with extensive oxidation evident throughout the core consistent with a ground-dug example, in poor condition.