Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare 1870 Iron Cross For Non-Combatants United Republic of and for personal bravery and

and for personal bravery and valor

5 mm x 49 mm

with red enamel surround featuring the Motto of the order CIENCIAS

scabbard if non magnetic

The hilt fans on each side

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare 1870 Iron Cross For Non-Combatants United Republic of and for personal bravery and(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse fr Nichtkmpfer). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, on loop for suspension from a 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