Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class Auction Maximilian I modified the statutes

Maximilian I modified the statutes of the Order for the last time on April 10

Mostly Army

in the shape of a swastika

his long time Observer/Radio Operator

5 mm diameter

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class Auction Maximilian I modified the statutes(1970 Eisernes Kreuz II. Klasse). Reinstituted on 19 July 1870 by Kaiser Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 issue). A Cross Patte of multi piece construction, with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver border, on loop for suspension from its period correct replacement ribbon, the obverse with a raised central initial W with the reinstitution date 1870 in raised numbering on the lower arm, with a royal crown on the top arm, the reverse with three