Prussia, Kingdom. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Centenary Exhibition Example
(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse, Museumsstück). 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 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, the reverse plain, the suspension loop maker marked “KO” for an unverified but common manufacturer of First World War Iron Crosses, measuring 43.29 mm (w) x 48.26 mm (h), weighing 15.6 grams, a commemorative display piece in extremely fine condition.