Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class, with 25th Jubilee Clasp Hold inscribed "Rideau Orders Decorations and

inscribed "Rideau Orders Decorations and Medal Inc

the 83rd Swords on July 30

measuring 85 mm (w) x 50 mm (h))

the reverse featuring the Royal Tughra Monogram

three-piece construction with an original and early American flag variation ribbon

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class, with 25th Jubilee Clasp Hold inscribed "Rideau Orders Decorations and(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse mit Jubilumsspange). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 71 issue). 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 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