Germany, Empire. An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class With 25 Years Jubilee Spange certificate_of_authenticity Military personnel and civilians were

Military personnel and civilians were eligible for this award

with four period screws holding the tip and throat firmly to the dagger

with a sharp edge and a dull tip

as his final resting place is unknown

It was determined that his ailments were aggravated by active service and that they were permanent

Germany, Empire. An 1870 Iron Cross Second Class With 25 Years Jubilee Spange certificate_of_authenticity Military personnel and civilians wereA fine example of c. 1870 issued cross, removed from the medal bar; cross with silver frame and dull blackened iron core, magnetic, 41. 8mm, very crisp sharp details; Jubilee Spange in silver, with excellent crisp details, fine quality cross and Spange with old original patina, on old ribbon as removed from the medal bar, in near extremely fine condition. A fine quality worn example.