Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross Ii Class, Museum Exhibition Example Hold JULI 1852 - 6

JULI 1852 - 6

a daughter of Thomas Brassey

along with chains and “Viribus Unitis” (Latin - United Strength) inscribed in gilt

hallmarked on integral ring with leopard’s head facing left and the letter A and number 4 to denote

in silvered tombac and black and red enamels

Germany, Imperial. An 1813 Iron Cross Ii Class, Museum Exhibition Example Hold JULI 1852 - 6(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 II. Klasse, Museumsstck). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, the obverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an institution date of 1813, the twelve oclock arm with initials FW topped by a royal crown, unmarked, measuring 43. 98 mm (w) x 47. 05 mm (h), weighing 16. 6