Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare Battle of Leipzig Cross, c.1814

(Völkerschlacht Erinnerungskreuz). A rare Battle of Leipzig (Battle of the Nations) Commemorative Cross, constructed of magnetic blackened Iron, consisting of a ribbed and narrow-armed Cross Pattée with its arms fastened with silver caps, the obverse overlaid by a central silver plaque bearing a raised date of “OCT: 1813”, the arm caps bearing dates “16.”, “17.”, “18.”, and “19.” clockwise from the twelve o’clock arm, the reverse overlaid by a central silver plaque bearing an inscription of “HEIL DEM” (“HAIL TO”), the arm caps bearing initials “RU.”, “OE.”, “PR.”, and “SC.” clockwise from the twelve o’clock arm for Russia, Austria, Prussia, and Sweden, respectively, unmarked, measuring 37.03 mm (w) x 38.72 mm (h), weighing 3.6 grams, missing its suspension ring, a scarce decoration in extremely fine condition.