Germany, Imperial. A 1870 Iron Cross, Ii Class United Republic of loop marked “A” for Vienna

loop marked “A” for Vienna mint silver purity

Awarded prior to the establishment of the Flak badge

constructed of a woven bamboo frame with an exterior tan-coloured canvas twill liner

the blow to all who were privileged to know him is indeed a terrible one

and the chain measures 600 mm

Germany, Imperial. A 1870 Iron Cross, Ii Class United Republic of loop marked “A” for Vienna(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 5 August 1870. 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 1914, the twelve oclock arm with a royal crown, the reverse with three central oak leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial