Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class, with Jubilee Clasp

(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 mit Jubiläumsspange 25). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (Cross 1870-1871 issue; Clasp 1895 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 with a central initial “W”, the six o’clock arm with a reinstitution date of “1870”, the twelve o’clock arm with a royal crown, with a clasp in the form of three oak leaves bearing a raised number “25” soldered to the same arm, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six o’clock arm with an initial institution date of “1813”, the twelve o’clock arm with initials “FW” topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 41.96 mm (w) x 55.12 mm (h), weighing 19.0 grams, with some oxidation evident, in overall better than very fine condition.