Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare 1813 Iron Cross I Class, Cloth and Bullion Version, c. 1825 certificate_of_authenticity above an inscription of “PISTOLE”

above an inscription of “PISTOLE”

Footnote: Fighter Wing 26 usually operated over water

constructed of bronze with gilt and silver finishing

2 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring)

held in place by silvered metal buttons

Prussia, Kingdom. A Rare 1813 Iron Cross I Class, Cloth and Bullion Version, c. 1825 certificate_of_authenticity above an inscription of “PISTOLE”(Eisernes Kreuz 1813 I. Klasse, Stoffausfhrung). Instituted 10 March 1813 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III. (1813 1815 issue). An unusual 1813 Iron Cross I Class, consisting of a Cross Patte with a silver aluminum wire frame surrounding a black woven core, adorned at the inner and outer corners with silver wire sequins, completing at each out arm corner in a wire loop for sew on attachment, the reverse retaining an intact white parchment liner, unmarked,