Prussia, Kingdom. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class
(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse). Instituted 10 March 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1813-1815 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from a period correct replacement ribbon, consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the observe 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 40.96 mm (w) x 45.67 mm (h), weighing 15.1 grams, some oxidation evident to the core, in overall better than very fine condition.

