Germany, Imperial. A Superb 1870 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, Exhibition Example, c. 1900 Archive The blade presents plain with

The blade presents plain with the exception of a stamped number “1635” on the reverse ricasso

There is a recurring varicose condition at seat of old operative scars

It is dated to Düsseldorf on December 7

largely as an instructor of Engineer Troops in various academy positions

measuring 70 mm (w) x 160 mm (l)

Germany, Imperial. A Superb 1870 Grand Cross of the Iron Cross, Exhibition Example, c. 1900 Archive The blade presents plain with(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