Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class Republic of A Belgium Decoration for Workers

A Belgium Decoration for Workers and Artisans

In sterling silver with red enamels

most of the silver finish has been lost and the eagle has loosened from its fittings

minor oxidation is visible to the core of the cross in addition to some material fatigue of the case

48 mm x 70 mm)

Germany, Imperial. An 1870 Iron Cross II Class Republic of A Belgium Decoration for Workers(Eisernes Kreuz 1870 II. Klasse). Reinstituted 19 July 1870 by King Wilhelm I. (1870 1871 issue). Constructed of iron and silver, 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 leaves, the six oclock arm with an initial institution date of