Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross, Exhibition Example, Ca. 1910 Auction Archive edged on top and bottom

edged on top and bottom with golden Cellion oakleaves and red stitched fabric

but is in overall near extremely fine condition

in silver-gilt and enamels

inscribed “SINCERE ET CONSTANTER” (Latin - Sincere and resistant)

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross, Exhibition Example, Ca. 1910 Auction Archive edged on top and bottom(Grokreuz des Eisernes Kreuz 1870 Museumsstck). Constructed of blackened and silvered bronze, on loop for suspension, consisting of a Cross Patte, the obverse with a central initial W, the six oclock arm with a reinstitution date of 1870, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with initials FW topped by a royal crown,