Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity Crosses with Gold center and

Crosses with Gold center and Swords were issued during Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71

it weighs 34

He served in North West Europe during the Second World War

He wears the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves

This helmet provided superior protection over other countries' designs due to the skirt that covered the side and back of the wearers head

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross Ii Class certificate_of_authenticity Crosses with Gold center and(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 18 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 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 central oak