Prussia, Kingdom. An 1813 Iron Cross II Class, Centenary Reissue
(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse Jubiläumsabzeichen). Instituted 10 March 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (ca. 1913 reissue). 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 loop maker marked “KO” for an unknown manufacturer, measuring 42.23 mm (w) x 46.25 mm (h), weighing 18.6 grams, in fair condition.

