Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Prinzen Size, c. 1840
(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse, Prinzengröße). Instituted 10 March 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1813-1815 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 plain, the reverse 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, measuring 33.90 mm (w) x 38.20 mm (h), weighing 9.1 grams, a rare decoration in extremely fine condition.