Germany, Imperial. A Superb 1870 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, Exhibition Example, c. 1900 Buy Now with small gaps between the

with small gaps between the bakelite and the core of the grip

5 mm (w) x 31 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension

There are bronze Ubique exploding bomb insignias affixed to both sides of the collar at the opening

An excellent example of this medal

copyright 1933 by The Society of American Military Engineers

Germany, Imperial. A Superb 1870 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, Exhibition Example, c. 1900 Buy Now with small gaps between the(Grokreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes 1870, Museumsstck). Constructed of iron and silver, consisting of a Cross Patte with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver frame, 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